American Military News – The novel coronavirus has created an environment that con-artists are seizing on, from peddling medical masks and vaccines that don’t exist to offering no-interest emergency loans. “This is a scammer’s paradise right now,” said Sue McConnell, president of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau. “The fact that many of us are worried, isolated, facing a disease that is a threat to all of us, and that this is happening on a global scale has created a breeding ground for fraud.” Here is just some scams cited:
The Secret Service is warning Americans that scammers are using the Coronavirus pandemic to steal their money and personal information. See this CBS News video report:
Other reports around the web indicate that scammers too are not letting a good crisis go to waste. Here are just a few we found:
NBC News – Coronavirus scam alert: From fake Starbucks coupons to fraud, cons are going viral.
BBC – Police are warning people to be vigilant after a suspected conman tried to get a homeowner to hand over their dog for Coronavirus quarantine.
KATU2 – FBI warns the public of coronavirus-related scams.
Forbes – COVID-19 ‘Vaccine’ Seller First To Be Busted In Crackdown On Vile Coronavirus Scams.
Time – COVID-19 Scams Are Everywhere Right Now. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
The Guardian – US authorities battle surge in coronavirus scams, from phishing to fake treatments
Perhaps this isn’t a total scam, just price gouging. QUILTON Toilet Paper 3 PLY 360 SHEETS Toilet Tissue Equal To 18 Regular Rolls on Ebay We screenshot the offer and put on the feature photo of this post in case it goes (current bid $600US) – given to us by a Right Wire Report member from Australia.
Oh, dear … It’s hard enough to deal with Coronavirus let alone the scammers.
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