This webinar is part of IPA's RECOVR Webinar Series: Bringing Evidence to COVID-19 Policy Responses in the Global South.Together with our partners, we are using this series to rapidly share what we are learning with the policy and research community to support evidence-informed response efforts.

In many developing countries, poor people who are already struggling with a lack of income due to the health impact of the coronavirus pandemic have been targeted by online fraudsters.A concerted effort by the public and private sectors is needed to protect customers through educational efforts and high-visibility law enforcement actions.During this webinar, IPA shared ongoing efforts to identify these scams via surveys, social media analysis, and other research tools.

COVID-19’s wide-ranging health and economic impacts have permeated across the world, and much of the research community has pivoted to respond.