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Web Scam Bilks State of Utah Out of $2.5M
KitB sends in a story in the Salt Lake Tribune that tells of a Web-based scam, resembling some used by Nigerian gangs, that snared the state of Utah. $2.5M was sent to a bank account in Texas before the bank raised a question and then froze $1.8M in the account. "Thieves apparently used a Nigerian-based scam to steal $2.5 million from the Utah treasury, covering their tracks by using intermediaries and a church address. A Salt Lake Tribune review of the names listed in a search warrant as receiving or transferring money [found] names of African origin or connections to that continent. Michael Kessler, ... a forensic accounting [investigator] in New York City, said the thieves appear to have used a simple scam that originated in Nigeria about five years ago. The Utah theft is the first time he's seen a government victimized. 'Their IT people should have known better,' Kessler said after reviewing a copy of the search warrant Thursday. 'It sounds like any kid could have done this.'"
Seriously people are still falling for this? If you do more than 100,000 a year with a bank you should automatically have a clause that states all assets transferred to Nigeria (or any country you don't regularly do business with for that matter) should be frozen until approved by person X, person X being some tightwad. Social engineering will always work to some degree but seriously people, wtf.
moox. for a new generation.
Insightful? Nice. I love how it's politically correct to bash mormons.
STFU. Religion is the only place where stupidity can not be questioned. If I questioned anyone's idiocy regarding anything, it's acceptable. If I suddenly judge your stupidity for believing in religion (fairy tales), I'm suddenly a hatemongering elitist. Go stick your dick in another twelve year old you fucking cry baby.
And what about those poor scientologists? And the Raelians, and don't forget those silly Amish. heh, people and religious beliefs. What a crazy bunch.
Where is Lenny you fuckers!?
. If I suddenly judge your stupidity for believing in religion (fairy tales), I'm suddenly a hatemongering elitist. Go stick your dick in another twelve year old you fucking cry baby.
Ah the irony.