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Pittsburg City Hit by $1M Phishing Scam | San Francisco News
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Pittsburg, California lost nearly a million dollars in a brazen phishing scam after a $900K payment was sent to a fake vendor—thanks to a Nigerian cybercriminal and U.S. accomplices. Acting fast, city officials froze the account, alerted the FBI, and launched a massive investigation involving 18 search warrants. Authorities have recovered over $600K and are pursuing insurance for the rest. The mayor warns this is part of a growing global threat, prompting Pittsburg to overhaul its financial security protocols.
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