Scams against businesses and individuals have gotten more sophisticated over the years with the use of the internet, email and social media. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this with more people staying home and using their computers to shop, invest, find love and find jobs.
Lisa Schiller, director of investigations and media relations at the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin, spoke to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently about what to look for and how people can protect themselves.