Aurora lost nearly $1.1M from city bank accounts after employee fell for phone scam

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date May 21, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 21, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/aurora-lost-1-1m-from-city-bank-accounts-after-employee-fell-for-phone-scam-officials-say/3939104/

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A phone scam caused the City of Aurora to lose nearly $1.1 million from city payroll bank accounts, officials said. A city employee fell for the scam and disclosed "sensitive account information" on April 29 when they received a phone call from someone impersonating a bank representative, city offi...