New York Times (9/23, Morales, Hauser) reports the Federal Trade Commission said that “Americans have lost more than $145 million to fraud related to the coronavirus,” with schemes focusing “on federal stimulus payments and other forms of financial relief, personal protective equipment, and unemployment and other government benefits.” Data from the commission indicate the median loss was $300. “To avoid fraud, AARP has recommended that consumers avoid sites promising coronavirus-related vaccines or cures.” Consumers “should also be wary of emails, calls or social media posts advertising coronavirus tests, or claiming to be raising money for victims or research, and those that ask them to share personal information.” AARP “urged people not.