Americans report $12 million in COVID-19-related fraud losses
The latest news and biggest developments to keep you informed about the deadly pandemic.-related frauds totaling nearly $12 million in losses, according to new data released by the Federal Trade Commission on Friday.
“The FBI’s message is that we will not tolerate it,” Merrill added. “We will investigate these cases to the fullest of our ability.”The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018.is airing a special investigation of these allegations as the FBI warns consumers about a startling surge in COVID-19 scams.
The group is working with partners across the country to trace the robocalls back to their sources and then notifying carriers to shut them down. In recent weeks, for example, the group traced a COVID-19 testing kit scam to the Philippines and a COVID-19 HVAC duct-cleaning scam to Pakistan, intervening in both cases to stop the calls.
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