Post-COVID Fraud: Investigating PPP Loan Scams and Unemployment Fraud in 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency relief funds like the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and extended unemployment benefits became lifelines. But where there’s money—especially fast money—fraud follows. Today, private investigators are playing a crucial role in exposing abuse of these programs and helping companies, banks, and government agencies reclaim what was lost. Let’s uncover how.