By Ian Sherr

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — As the number of swine flu cases increases and public fear heightens, Internet thieves are taking advantage of the hype by sending out e-mail spam with ads for antiviral drugs and more.

Note, while I was not allowed to voice the piece, I reported, produced and wrote the script.

(By Ian Sherr. Originally aired May 2, 2009 on KCBS News Radio, and republished on the web here)