The feature details the massive scale of the "biggest fraud in U.S. history":
The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star used over in relief funds to buy jewelry and pay child support. Organized Identity Theft:
Spent the proceeds on a and luxury stays at Miami hotels. The Reality Star Fraud (Maurice "Mo" Fayne): [S16E9] COVID Cons
Applied for in PPP loans using false payroll records.
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 The feature details the massive scale of the
Federal investigators from the Secret Service and IRS explain how they use bank records and social media posts to track down perpetrators.
Estimates suggest over $80 billion (and counting) was stolen from relief funds. The Reality Star Fraud (Maurice "Mo" Fayne): Applied
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
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