Email scams are nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added considerable fuel to the fire that’s been burning in the underbelly of the internet for years.
From scams that attack your stimulus check to fake cures and protective gear, there are so many COVID-19-related scams circling that it can be hard to spot them all. Tap or click here to see the red flags to watch out for.
But now, scammers are turning their attention to new kinds of victims: small businesses impacted by the pandemic. They’re masquerading as government loan servicers and tricking people into handing over their personal data in exchange for payroll funds that never arrive. Here’s what you need to know about this scummy new bait-and-switch.