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City of Randolph victim of $40k fraud

By Colter Robinson,

2024-08-14

RANDOLPH ( KSNT ) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) said the City of Randolph was the victim of a scam after being defrauded out of $40,000.

On Tuesday, Aug. 13 RCPD was called to report fraud in the 300 block of Stockdale Drive in Randolph. The city was listed as the victim after a suspect posed as a consulting group and defrauded the city, according to a daily report from the RCPD.

If you have information on the thefts you can contact Crime Stoppers . Using Crime Stoppers you can remain anonymous and qualify for a $1,000 cash reward.

27 News reached out to the city for comment but was redirected to the RCPD due to it being an active investigation.

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David Woerman Sr (Dave)

08-14

always get credentials and check them with the bbb that's a tough lesson and Habib just got 30k richer

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