[s16e9] — Covid Cons

Applied for in PPP loans using false payroll records.

The episode focuses on specific individuals who used the crisis to fund lavish lifestyles: [S16E9] COVID Cons

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 Applied for in PPP loans using false payroll records