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Be Aware of Fraud Attempts against those who had PPP Loans

Posted On: August 21, 2025 by Austin Bank in: fraud, Fraud Alert

We have been made aware of scam attempts being perpetrated against businesses that obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID epidemic.  Five years ago, these loans helped to cover critical expenses like payroll, rent, and utilities.  At that time, banks warned Federal officials that publicly releasing the lists of PPP recipients (which included bank names, borrower details, and loan amounts) could be a treasure trove of data for criminals.

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