Coronavirus sparks rise in fake medical gear and cybercrime | DW News

Coronavirus sparks rise in fake medical gear and cybercrime | DW News

For fraudsters, fear is an easy resource to exploit. During the coronavirus pandemic, organized crime rings trafficking in counterfeit products take advantage of people who are afraid have risen sharply. The criminals advertise what they call miracle drugs against the virus, or sell poorly produced protective masks for enormous profit. Counterfeit Gucci handbags have now been replaced by fake medical gear advertised to protect the vulnerable against COVID-19. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   ►Instagram:   / dw_stories   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/deuts... #Coronavirus #Covid19 #CoronavirusCrime