Published 2 months ago

Wisconsin City Mistakenly Wires $2.6 Million to Scammers, Officials Admit

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The City of Chetek wired $2.6 million to a fraudulent actor, officials say. The city mistakenly wired the money to scammers, thinking it was paying for a Chetek Wastewater Treatment Plan project, the release says. Chetek is a small community located in northwestern Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin City Mistakenly Wires $2.6 Million to Scammers, Officials Admit

The City of Chetek, Wisconsin, has been the victim of a $2.6 million scam, city officials announced in a press release. The city mistakenly wired the money to scammers, thinking it was paying for a Chetek Wastewater Treatment Plan project, the release says.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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