Be Aware: Scam Emails Impersonate D.C. Agencies And Request Fraudulent Payments

Highlights

• Holland & Knight's D.C. and Northern Virginia Land Use Team has recently been made aware of fraudulent emails targeting applicants following the filing of Board of Zoning Adjustment applications in the District of Columbia.
• These messages may appear highly credible and often indicate that the recipient has been "accepted" or must take immediate action, followed by instructions to submit payment through a provided link.
• Official communications from the DC Office of Zoning (DCOZ) will always come from a verified .dc.gov email address, and DCOZ will never request payment of fees via wire transfer or through unofficial payment methods.

Holland & Knight's D.C. and Northern Virginia Land Use Team has recently been made aware of fraudulent emails targeting applicants following the filing of Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) applications in the District of Columbia. These messages may appear highly credible and often indicate that the recipient has been "accepted" or must