I was reading about the County Treasurer from Alcona County who got involved in an email scam. The story says:
Thomas Katona, 56, was arraigned in Harrisville today after an investigation that began in December when county officials learned he had directed eight unauthorized wire transfers totaling $186,500 to beneficiaries linked to the Nigerian Advance scheme, Cox said in a statement. Investigators also found that Katona had wired $72,500 of his own money to the same accounts.
So, not only did the guy steal a big portion of the counties funds, but he emptied his bank account also.
What makes this really hit home for me is that I've got a ton of family that lives in Alcona County. Those people up there can't really afford to have this kind of stuff happen.
You just have to wonder how this guy got his job don't you? I'm sure this couldn't have been his first brush with stupidity. I guess this just goes to show you that stupid people should come with their own sign.
If you've ever thought about responding to one of those email scams, hopefully the PSA below will disuade you:
