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Fraud alert: Thieves just stole big money from a dozen politicians and political committees - OpenSecrets News
2025-04-29 01:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) may be one of the most powerful members of Congress. But even he is not immune from thieves whove been raiding the accounts of politicians and political committees with near-impunity.Thunes leadership political action committee, Heartland Values PAC, lost $5,949 in a check fraud incident on Nov. 1, according to Federal Election Commission records.Thunes office did not respond to a series of questions, but a source familiar with the theft confirmed the incident to OpenSecrets, adding: The activity was quickly identified and reported, and it remains under investigation.Meanwhile, two-term Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) had a rough December. Her campaign disclosed 14 separate fraudulent debit card charges between Dec. 3 and Dec. 9, involving payments to Uber Eats and Facebook.Total damage: about $600.Pettersens congressional office did not respond to several emails and phone calls, but in a filing with the FEC, the Brittany Pettersen...
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