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Stolen Funds Recovered After Phishing Scam | Montpelier News
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A $3 million phishing scam nearly wiped out the Chittenden Solid Waste District—until a swift alert to authorities led to the return of over $2.2 million. The district wired the money to a fake construction invoice, fooled by a nearly identical email address. Despite the devastating loss and slim odds, their quick action helped the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office recover most of the stolen funds, turning a near-disaster into a cautionary tale and a rare victory against fraud.
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