Thieves Have a New Target for Big Paydays: Political Groups (Daily Beast)

Daily Beast: Thieves Have a New Target for Big Paydays: Political Groups. “It’s a mysterious crime wave that has cost its victims more than a million dollars. But unlike usual heists, this one is hitting political groups, with fraudsters in recent months targeting corporate PACs, national trade association committees, and campaigns. While there are no confirmed links yet between the incidents, federal filings indicate a surge in reported activity in 2022, as criminals have exploited vulnerabilities unique to political committees. And among a few targets, some patterns seem clear.”