Fresno officials should have noticed a phishing scam that cost taxpayers more than $600,000, jury says

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Fresno lost over $600,000 to a phishing scam in 2020. Officials failed to spot red flags on a contractor invoice, a jury found. Mayor Jerry Dyer said the city has since improved training and updated fraud prevention procedures. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The city of Fresno lost more than $600,000 to to a phishing scam in 2020. Now, a grand jury says that city officials should have noticed the scam before it cost taxpayer dollars. City officials discovered the fraud after realizing an invoice from a contractor working on a section of the Fresno police station was fake, according to The Fresno Bee. The contract included the real contractor's letterhead but an incorrect account number, according to the Bee. City officials did not publicly comment on the scam until reporting by the paper uncovered it in 2022. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .