WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
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Let’s face it, the COVID-19 outbreak has been a major interruption in all our lives, and for many, the shutdown has been a financial disaster. But you know what it’s been for scammers and swindlers? It’s a Bonanza! It’s getting wild out there, and not just in the west. The FTC reports that Americans across the country have already lost some 12 million bucks to fraudsters, who have more con games going than Pa Cartwright had cattle. The FBI has taken down hundreds of phony websites, but more show up every day. Here’s a quick rundown on the most common scams:
