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Criminals Impersonate Bank Officials, Steal $1.6 Million From United Methodist Conference

A regional body of The United Methodist Church has been struck by a sophisticated cyberattack, leading to the theft of over $1.6 million by criminals impersonating bank representatives.

Criminals Impersonate Bank Officials, Steal $1.6 Million From United Methodist Conference

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A regional body of The United Methodist Church has been struck by a sophisticated cyberattack, leading to the theft of over $1.6 million by criminals impersonating bank representatives.

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A regional body of The United Methodist Church has been struck by a sophisticated cyberattack, leading to the theft of over $1.6 million by criminals impersonating bank representatives.

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