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Monroe issues scam warning for business owners over fake invoices

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MONROE, N.C. — The city of Monroe has a scam warning for business owners.

They say the scammer claims to be from someone in the Planning Commission.

The scammer emails a fake invoice to local businesses who recently went through a public hearing or applied for a permit.

The scammers demand more than $2,000.

Do not respond. Instead, report it to the police.

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