In a bid to blunt the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers have proposed a program of direct relief payments to citizens. The first payments are expected sometime in April 2020, though the specifics are still undetermined. However, due to the high potential for fraud...
In the wake of the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a number of measures implementing programs that provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses. The major funding bill passed in response to COVID-19 is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic S...
Business scamshave involved the hiring and firing of fake employees and the collection of unemployment benefits by fraud within the company. What should I do if I am aware that someone is defrauding the government? Most whistleblowers are employees of a company where fraud is taking place. Blow...
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Small Business Administration in response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest financial assistance bill to date, includes provisions to help small businesses. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business ...
FAQS CLARIFY HEALTH PLAN'S OBLIGATION TO COVER COVID-19 TESTING TheDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions today to provide guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and...
Fig. 1. Effects and repercussions of Covid-19. Since the outbreak, there have been incidents of imposters posing as public officials (e.g., WHO) and private entities (e.g., supermarkets, airlines) [8], impersonating relief agencies (e.g., for raising funds), committing PPE fraud (use...
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a new wave of online hackers, phishers and scammers. Learn how to keep safe from coronavirus scams with Kaspersky.
The Association of Yukon Communities met in-person for the first time in two years, adopting three resolutions focusing on extending municipal elected-officials’ term, electricity, and COVID-19 relief funds.Read more… May 12 City of Winnipeg considers permanent remote working plan for employees ...
Represenetatives Bob Merski, Pat Harkins, and Ryan Bizzarro announced Monday that nearly $10,000 in funding would be distributed to local arts and culture organizations through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The five organizations receiving $1,930 in aid include...