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Oct 2022
41m 50s

Covid Cons

CNBC
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While an estimated $100 billion in COVID relief funds is stolen, this seasoned family of fraudsters easily grabs millions of dollars Americans desperately need to buy themselves mansions, jewelry and gold. And then, in a bold move, they take the money and run. (Original airdate 10/11/22) 
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