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Recycling Project Saved by Cyber Recovery | Burlington News
Cyber scammers pulled off a $3 million heist from Chittenden County’s new recycling facility project—posing as a construction company in a slick phishing scam. The waste district, blindsided and reeling, immediately called in the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office. Thanks to their swift action, a federal judge ordered over $2.2 million returned—keeping the $22 million project on track to open in spring 2027. The recovery averted delays and loans, proving that quick response and federal cooperation can turn cyber disasters into recoverable wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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