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Buchanan County Public Schools in Virginia fell victim to a major scam targeting their $4.6 million construction project for the new Southern Gap High School, with funds mysteriously rerouted—prompting a swift response from the FBI and federal agencies. While most of the money is now being recovered, the incident underscores a growing threat to school districts nationwide, as cyberattacks and fake vendors increasingly exploit construction budgets. With outside legal and cybersecurity experts now on board and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers involved, the district is racing to secure the project and prevent future breaches before the school opens soon after breaking ground in 2024.

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