Police in the UK arrest a man for making and selling online fake tests kits to allegedly treat COVID-19.The US Department of Justice announced today that it has taken its first action in federal court to combat fraud related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.UK Police has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 related scams with almost GBP 1.6million being stolen from both businesses and individuals across 509 cases to date record by Action Fraud.Associated scams have cost more than 18,000 Americans a total of USD 13.4million since the beginning of 2019.Here are some key facts related to COVID-19 fraud: Many jurisdictions are now working closely together to form a coordinated response and help mitigate the risks and money laundering associated with these scams. By Alex Beavan, Head of Fraud Investigation, Western Union Business SolutionsĪs individuals and businesses alike continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the true extent of associated fraud is becoming clearer, as well as the response by law enforcement and government authorities.
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