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City of Fort Lauderdale loses $1.2 million in phishing scam, police in Florida say
The City of Fort Lauderdale was bilked out of $1.2 million dollars in what police in South Florida are saying was a phishing scam. The city made the large payment on September 14 for what they ...
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City of Fort Lauderdale scammed out of $1.2 million during phishing attack
FORT LAUDERDALE - The city of Fort Lauderdale has become the latest municipality to become a victim of a cyber security attack. Police said the scammer, posing as an entity named Moss Construction ...
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City of Fort Lauderdale recovers $612,000 after falling victim to $1.2 million fraud scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - After losing $1.2 million, one South Florida city has recovered nearly half of its stolen funds. According to Fort Lauderdale officials, they’ve recovered more ...
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City of Fort Lauderdale warns of fake QR code scam on parking meters, signs
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The City of Fort Lauderdale is warning residents and visitors about a parking payment scam involving fake QR code stickers on parking meters and “Pay by Phone ...