The Los Angeles Times (4/14, Ormseth, Rubin) reports on “the many frauds local and federal authorities say have emerged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, feeding off the fear and confusion bred by the virus and its lack of a cure or vaccine.” The efforts “range in perniciousness, from purveyors of unorthodox medical treatments who pivoted to hawking remedies for COVID-19, to sophisticated Medicare scammers, identity thieves and fraudsters who are soliciting investment in coronavirus treatments that don’t exist or aren’t recognized by government scientists.” US attorney in Los Angeles Nick Hanna said in an interview, “There is no shortage of people trying to cash in on this crisis, unfortunately.” Hanna “said his office is prioritizing cases that.