November 05, 2025
Fraud and Waste in Disaster Reliefr
Timothy Birdnow
$1 trillion of pandemic relief was lost to fraud, and nearly every American's personal data is for sale online: '60 Minutes'
Much of the fraud came from state actors like Russia and China. The way it works is the theives steal someone's identity then use that to apply for emergency aid and whatnot.
The article also states:
So any of us could fall victim to identity theft any time. It's impossible to stop.
If state actors are doing this that would constitute an act of war, in my view. It's a cyber-attack on America.
At any rate is it any wonder inflation is so high and our lifestyles declining?
$1 trillion of pandemic relief was lost to fraud, and nearly every American's personal data is for sale online: '60 Minutes'
Much of the fraud came from state actors like Russia and China. The way it works is the theives steal someone's identity then use that to apply for emergency aid and whatnot.
The article also states:
Among the more astounding claims was that nearly every American's Social Security number and other private information were available for purchase on the dark web.
"Is it true that the Social Security number of just about every single American is available for sale on the dark web?" asked Cecilia Vega of CBS News.
"That is a true statement. All of our personally identifiable information — name, date of birth, former addresses, social security number — is available on the dark net and can likely be purchased," said Vorndran.
"Is it true that the Social Security number of just about every single American is available for sale on the dark web?" asked Cecilia Vega of CBS News.
"That is a true statement. All of our personally identifiable information — name, date of birth, former addresses, social security number — is available on the dark net and can likely be purchased," said Vorndran.
So any of us could fall victim to identity theft any time. It's impossible to stop.
If state actors are doing this that would constitute an act of war, in my view. It's a cyber-attack on America.
At any rate is it any wonder inflation is so high and our lifestyles declining?
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