Scammers stole $721,976.26 by pretending to third party construction company

Synopsis

In November 2024, the City of Athens, Ohio fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam resulting in the loss of $721,976.26. The perpetrators impersonated Pepper Construction, a contractor working with the city, and submitted fraudulent bank transfer...

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  • City of Athens

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