STEED....You've got to see this

Jimbuna · 11-10-11, 06:04 AM

Councils 'lose £7m in false bank account scam'

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Councils have been conned out of more than £7m by criminals using information put on their own websites under transparency drives, a survey says.
The Audit Commission said officials were being tricked into making payments - intended for building firms and other contractors - into false bank accounts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15660029

11-10-11, 07:24 AM

Council - a group of people elected to govern a particular area, town or city, and organize services for it.

I recon this definition is in desperate need of rewriting.

papa_smurf · 11-10-11, 08:35 AM

I used to despise at things like this, but now its the norm, so not that surprised.

joea · 11-10-11, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

I used to despise at things like this, but now its the norm, so not that surprised.

My bold....

STEED · 11-10-11, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Councils 'lose £7m in false bank account scam'

Scammers from Iceland?

papa_smurf · 11-10-11, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Scammers from Iceland?

They must be desperate for their money back

Jimbuna · 11-10-11, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Scammers from Iceland?

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

They must be desperate for their money back

Hope the price of cod in the local chippie doesn't go berserk

11-10-11, 08:35 AM	#3
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11-10-11, 07:24 AM	#2
sidslotm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Council - a group of people elected to govern a particular area, town or city, and organize services for it. I recon this definition is in desperate need of rewriting.