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The First “Virtual” EJCC: Addressing Scams, Fraud, and COVID-19
Watch Secretary Azar's recorded opening remarks.)Over the last three months, we have seen the emergence of an alarming number of new scams and fraud schemes taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic. Today's EJCC meeting sought to shine a light on financial exploitation during this pandemic and the work being done to fight these pernicious practices around the country.Gary Mottola, Research Director of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation, and Emma Fletcher, Program Analyst, Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, presented findings from a study of people who have been targeted by scams and fraud.