Surfside Beach seeks to recover $545,000 after payment rerouted to fraudulent account

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Surfside Beach officials are trying to recover $545,000 after the town said a cybersecurity crime redirected money intended for a contractor into a fraudulent account.

The issue was discussed during a Monday night council meeting, where town leaders said Surfside Beach attempted to make a payment to a contractor, but the funds were diverted.

Mayor Robert Krouse said questions about who is responsible will play a major role in whether and how the town gets the money back, including what insurance may cover…

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