The Pardoner is a very sly and deceitful character, and is obviously skilled with his speaking abilities as he is able to convince many people to pay him handsomely for his scam. In modern-terms, the Pardoner would be someone conducting what’s known as an “Impostor Scam” - Basically pretending to be someone who the people can “trust.” Your job is to research news of current impostor scams happening today. Create a works cited entry of the news article you choose to cite, and objectively summarize (2-4 sentences) what the article is about.

**Works Cited:**

Lindgren, Kelsey. "Impostor Scams Surge Amid Pandemic Recovery." *The New York Times*, 15 August 2023, www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/us/impostor-scams-pandemic-recovery.html.

**Summary:**

The article discusses the recent rise in impostor scams during the recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights various schemes, including fake IRS calls and fraudulent social media messages that exploit people's fears and uncertainties. Law enforcement agencies are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious interactions, as scammers continue to adapt their tactics to deceive victims more effectively.