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Privacy Tip #417 – Scammers Using Hurricane Relief Aid to Commit Fraud

Unfortunately, when natural disasters hit innocent victims and good-natured people want to help those in need, scammers swoop in to manipulate the bleak situation to commit fraud or price gouging. Following Hurricanes...more

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Uptick in fraud leads to increased whistleblower complaints in US

CEP Magazine (August 2020) - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported a 35% increase in complaints from mid-March to mid-May compared with last year. The increase is due to two distinct factors:...more

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FinCEN Warns of Scams Relating to PPE and Other Medical Goods During COVID-19 Pandemic

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In struggling to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and many other countries continue to face major shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks, gowns and other vital materials...more

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As State Level First Responders, AGs Contend with New Challenges in Response to COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the United States, state attorneys general (AGs) are updating their playbooks in an effort to deal with this unprecedented crisis. ...more

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Federal and State Officials Launch Joint Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute Fraud Related to the Coronavirus

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As the coronavirus pandemic affects the normal way of life across the country, federal prosecutors and investigative agencies have begun establishing initiatives to investigate and combat fraudulent schemes related to the...more

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AGs on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Fight

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The United States has not had to combat a pandemic like COVID-19 for nearly a century; unfortunately, it seems that it will be our reality for months to come. ...more

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