$421,000 paid to scammers and city leaders kept the information quiet

Synopsis

In December 2020, the City of Moline, Illinois, fell victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam resulting in a loss of $421,000. The scam was discovered in January 2021 when a vendor contacted the city regarding non-payment for services. The cit...

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  • The City of Moline

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