Making Cents: Fraudsters exploit pandemic fears to rip-off people

Several stories of scammers and fraudsters exploiting the coronavirus outbreak have hit the headlines recently

While this pandemic is showing the best of humanity, from individual acts of kindness to heroic levels of volunteering in the community, it is also bringing fraudsters out of the woodwork.

A situation like the current one, when many norms are suspended and activities like banking are taking place in new ways, offers chances for those who prey on the vulnerability and uncertainty of others.