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How To Spot Scams Targeting Fear Of The Coronavirus

NPR | By Tom Dreisbach

Published March 31, 2020 at 8:43 PM EDT

An NPR investigative reporter answers listener questions about how to spot scams predicated on the coronavirus.

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Tom Dreisbach

Tom Dreisbach is a correspondent on NPR's Investigations team focusing on breaking news stories.

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