Scammers target applicants for land use amendments and rezonings with the city of Jacksonville

Officials say they have notified law enforcement about the fraud attempt, which involves requests for phony fees totaling $5,000.

  • By Joe Lister
  • | 3:55 p.m. October 13, 2025
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A scam is targeting city of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department fees.
A scam is targeting city of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department fees.
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Some applicants seeking land use amendments and zoning changes through the city of Jacksonville Planning Department have been subject to attempted wire transfer scams, the department said Oct. 9. 

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