Con artists taking advantage of stimulus dollars

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Con artists taking advantage of stimulus dollars

In economic hard times, it’s almost a given that con artists will use any means possible to scam those who are having financial troubles. A Senate committ...

Federal News Network Staff

September 11, 2009 7:22 pm

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In economic hard times, it’s almost a given that con artists will use any means possible to scam those who are having financial troubles.

A Senate committee is concerned that con artists are using the federal economic stimulus program as a way to prey on confused people who are in desperate straits.

Federal News Radio’s Max Cacas has more.