City of Liberty loses $600,000 in fraudulent wire transfer after email impersonation scam

A local news story from Texas, reported by Click2Houston KPRC.

Local News · Texas · October 14, 2026

From Click2Houston KPRC

The City of Liberty, Texas has been defrauded of approximately $600,000 in a sophisticated wire transfer scam, and federal investigators are now involved.

Reported by Click2Houston KPRC, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at Click2Houston KPRC →

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