NYCERS Hackers Steal $276K, Inside Job Nabs $624K
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New York Citys online pension portal, MyNYCERS, has been a target for fraudsters, resulting in over $276,000 in fake loans since 2020. Councilmember Gale Brewer fell victim to a scam where fraudsters posed as her and stole nearly $33,000 from her account. The portal, launched during the pandemic, has seen a surge in fraud cases, with over $200,000 lost in the first three years. Victims, including school aides and transit workers, have had their identities stolen for $50,000 hits each. NYCERS has since enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents.
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