Council declines WesBanco positive-pay service after recent account fraud
Councilors discussed a recent fraudulent transaction on a town account at WesBanco and voted unanimously to decline an optional $20/month positive‑pay service for each of 22 accounts for now, while noting local-bank tax considerations.
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Councilors discussed a recent incident of fraudulent activity on a town checking account at WesBanco. Treasurer Leslie Cummings relayed the issue and noted the proposed fraud‑prevention service would cost "$20/month/account" and that the town maintains 22 accounts; councilors also raised concerns that banking locally could affect B&O tax receipts.
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