Fraudster tries to steal $6.7 million from city of Portland, in phishing scheme targeting huge construction project

Portland targeted in $6.7 million fraud scheme

Portland trying to recover $6.7 million stolen by fraudster from Portland Water Bureau Bull Run Filtration Plant.

City of Portland targeted in $6.7 million fraud scheme

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — City of Portland officials said they are working with local and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate a $6.7 million fraud scheme. About $6.7 million set aside for use in the Bull Run Filtration Project was redirected due to the fraudulent activity, according to the City of Portland. Unhappy homeowners target Habitat for Humanity lunch Initially, the city filed a lawsuit against a New York law firm whose a…

Fraudster tries to steal $6.7 million from city of Portland, in phishing scheme targeting huge construction project

The money is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and has not landed with the fraudster.

City of Portland hit by $6.7 million fraud scheme, investigation ongoing

The City of Portland has uncovered a significant fraud scheme involving approximately $6.7 million in city funds.