Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online

By : Bbc World News

Published On: 2020-04-10

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British firms and individuals have lost more than £1.86m to coronavirus-related fraud since the crisis began, police have revealed - most of that to bogus companies selling non-existent products like masks and sanitisers.

A BBC investigation has found criminals in West Africa have set up hundreds of these scam websites in the last month, targeting businesses, hospitals and care homes seeking to buy in bulk.

Have you been a victim of such fraud? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.

Reporting by Angus Crawford

Camera by Tony Smith

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