The first wave of the U.S. government’s coronavirus relief payments is attracting scammers and con artists, but consumers can protect their money by recognizing the warning signs.
U.S. consumers have lost nearly $6 million to coronavirus-related fraud so far this year, according to complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission.
To protect yourself and your money during this uncertain time, fraud experts have identified several red flags to avoid when speaking to unknown individuals about your finances.