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COVID-19 has brought the scammers out in force as they seek to exploit the situation
Posted 02 July 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Crime|National
ANALYSIS: As the pandemic reshaped daily life, fraudsters rapidly adapted their tactics. This feature examines the surge in COVID-19 scams and the challenges facing trading standards officers protecting vulnerable consumers.
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