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Franklin contractors report fake invoices using city logo; police and IT investigating
Summary
Contractors received emailed invoices that impersonate Franklin's planning department; police escalated the matter to federal authorities and IT recommends process changes and vendor vigilance.
City and police officials told the Technology Commission that construction contractors and vendors have received spoofed invoices purporting to come from the City of Franklin planning department. The emails used the city logo, local addresses and sometimes named city staff and included a request to execute a wire transfer; messages have used usa.com and other free email domains.
IT Director Jim Matoski said the Franklin Police Department has escalated several incidents to the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI but has not received a response.…
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