[s16e9] Covid Cons Apr 2026

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

Federal investigators from the Secret Service and IRS explain how they use bank records and social media posts to track down perpetrators. [S16E9] COVID Cons

The episode highlights how legitimate small business owners were denied funds because scammers had already depleted the accounts or stolen their business identities. 📺 Technical Profile Series American Greed Air Date February 2022 Narrator Stacy Keach Themes White-collar crime, government oversight, pandemic relief If you are looking for more specifics, I can help you with: A biography of one of the specific scammers mentioned. Information on how to report suspected COVID fraud. Estimates suggest over $80 billion (and counting) was

The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star used over in relief funds to buy jewelry and pay child support. Organized Identity Theft: 📺 Technical Profile Series American Greed Air Date

A list of focused on government program fraud. Which of these

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

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