Kenora, ON, Canada / 89.5 The Lake
Mar 4, 2021 6:49 AM
In a year where lives were destroyed by the many impacts of COVID-19, over 46,000 people also fell victim to scams.
Nearly 50% of consumers that were scammed, reported that it resulted in a financial loss.
In a recent report published by the Better Business Bureau, statistics indicate that many successful cons took advantage of the pandemic’s effects.
2020 brought financial issues for many people that left them in need of money to offset their financial troubles.
“The pandemic has created an environment that is ripe for financial scams,” explained Kristin Matthews, Marketing & Communications Specialist for the BBB.
In a year where lives were destroyed by the many impacts of COVID-19, over 46,000 people also fell victim to scams. Nearly 50% of consumers that were .
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