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    Fraud on a massive scale in the Bounce Back Loans Scheme. (BBLS) Archived Message

    Posted by Mary on September 28, 2020, 10:32 pm

    One example

    Coronavirus: 'My name was used to steal a government Covid loan'
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54187581

    'A BBC investigation has found criminals are setting up fake businesses on an industrial scale and successfully applying for government-backed Covid emergency loans - with no intention of paying the money back.

    They claim up to £50,000 on each application.'

    So much for Sunak and Johnson. Could they actually run the proverbial whelk stall?

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    • Fraud on a massive scale in the Bounce Back Loans Scheme. (BBLS) - Mary September 28, 2020, 10:32 pm