Category Archives: Cyber Scam

Norwich Finance Director departs

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At the September 28 Norwich, VT Selectboard meeting, the Town Manager reported that Fielding Essensa was leaving his position as the Town’s Finance Director, as of October 5. The Town Manager and Selectboard members praised his work. No reason was given for his departure. In response to a public comment, Selectboard Chair Arnold said an exit interview would occur. Worker turnover has plagued the Town over the past year and residents are not happy, reports a September 29 Valley News Continue reading Norwich Finance Director departs→

Norwich Cyber Scam: Insurance To Cover Loss

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The Town of Norwich’s insurance policy will cover the direct loss suffered from the business email compromise (BEC) scam that saw nearly $250,000 stolen from the Town’s General Fund. Town Manager Herb Durfee made the public announcement at the Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, as seen on CATV, although the Selectboard knew a number of days earlier. The Town’s insurance is through the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, which oversees the Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund or PACIF. Previously, PACIF Continue reading Norwich Cyber Scam: Insurance To Cover Loss→

Cyber Scam Report: Finance Director Made Payments Knowing They Violated Policy

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The Burgess Investigation Report, relating to the the business email compromise (BEC) scam that saw $250,000 stolen from the Town, says that Finance Director Donna Flies knew she was violating Town policy but believed she was acting on orders from her boss, Town Manager Herb Durfee. The report prepared by Burgess Loss Prevention Associate in Lebanon, NH was made public today, after the Selectboard unanimously voted at its regular meeting last night to release the complete report. In August, Finance Continue reading Cyber Scam Report: Finance Director Made Payments Knowing They Violated Policy→