07/24/2025
SCAM ALERT
Harnett County Government is warning residents about a recent scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be employees of the Harnett County Development Services. These scammers are falsely representing themselves as officials from our Planning, Central Permitting, and Inspections team in an effort to solicit payments and sensitive information.
Please be advised:
Development Services will NEVER request wire transfer information.
We do not operate under the name “Planning Commission.”
All official emails will end in “.org.”
Scammers have been using fake email addresses, including:
[email protected] (note the misspelling and incorrect domain) and [email protected] to name a few.
To protect yourself:
Do not respond to suspicious emails.
Do not send any payments without speaking directly with a verified staff member.
Always verify contact information by visiting our official website: www.harnett.org.
If you receive a suspicious message or have any doubts, please contact Harnett County Development Services directly using the verified contact information below, or report the incident to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 893-9111.
Website: www.harnett.org/devsvc
Phone: (910) 893-7525
Please share this advisory to help protect others in our community.
https://harnett.org/publicinfo/press-releases.asp?btid=13&bid=2546
At this time, Harnett County Central Permitting only allows for mechanical change-out (HVAC) permits to be initiated online. Please contact Central Permitting for all other permits.