[s16e9] Covid Cons Direct

When the U.S. government released trillions in aid through the , it prioritised speed over security. This created a "gold rush" for criminals. This episode highlights how the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs became primary targets for identity thieves and scammers. Key Scams Profiled

This episode of (Season 16, Episode 9), titled " COVID Cons ," explores how fraudsters exploited the global pandemic to siphon billions of dollars from government relief programs. 🕵️ The Premise: Pandemic Opportunism [S16E9] COVID Cons

Estimates suggest over $80 billion (and counting) was stolen from relief funds. When the U

Large-scale operations using stolen Social Security numbers to file thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims. 📉 Impact and Enforcement titled " COVID Cons