Small business owner says he lost $23k to wire fraud. Why it's nearly impossible to prove

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Original Load Date May 20, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Last Updated May 20, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/small-business-owner-says-he-lost-23k-to-wire-fraud-why-its-nearly-impossible-to-prove/3938749/

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Shingle by shingle, Kris Markiewicz built a business of eco-friendly roofing tiles. In February of last year, Markiewicz says he became the victim of a crime that took a hit on his company. It started when he couldn’t log into his business’ online banking account. According to Markiewicz, he immedi...