Scam Alert: Cyber Criminals Are Impersonating Our Town

By The Borough of Montvale, NJ - Jun 11, 2026

Scammers are posing as our Town to trick residents into paying fake bills—such as Board of Adjustment fees and tax bills.

What To Know

Scammers may send emails, texts, calls, or letters that look official.
They may use our Town's name, logo, and even official-looking seals.
Their goal is to steal your money or personal information.

The Town will never demand immediate payment or payment by gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency.

How To Protect Yourself

Verify Before You Pay If you receive a bill or payment request, contact the Town directly using a phone number or email from our official website — not the contact information in the message or bill.

Check For Red Flags Be suspicious of:

Unexpected bills
Urgent payment demands
Threats of penalties or legal action
Poor grammar or spelling
Links or attachments in emails or texts

Don't Click. Don't Open. Do not click on links or open attachments in emails or texts about bills. Visit our official website directly to make a payment or check your account.

Contact The Town Directly When in doubt, call the Town using the official number listed on our website or a recent statement you trust.

Protect Your Information The Town will never ask for your full SSN, bank account, or credit card information by email, text, or phone.

Report It If you believe you've been targeted by a scam:

Contact the Town Office
Report it to local law enforcement
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): ReportFraud.ftc.gov

When In Doubt, Reach Out. We're here to help keep our community safe.

Your Town. Your Community. Our Priority. Thank you for helping us protect our community.