Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis
While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough economic climate may lead even more people than usual to fall victim to the sweet-sounding promises of scam artists. “In tough times people are likely to be looking for attractive solutions to their problems, whether it is money-making schemes or bogus claims to save them from foreclosure,†says Frank Dorman, a spokesman for the Federal Trade Commission.