Online Bill Pay with Forte Shut Down After Fraud Attempt
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Description
The Washington City Council learned that payment processor Forte shut down the city’s online bill pay system after detecting fraud activity. Council opted to keep the system idle for now and reconsider options at a later meeting.
Contract Details
Vendor
FORTE
Agency
Town of Washington, KS
Contract Type
FINANCIAL_SERVICES
Document Date
April 6, 2026
Renewal Info
Existing payment processing arrangement remains on hold while the online bill pay system sits idle; future use or termination will be reconsidered.
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