Just because the city's watchdog said more than 1,000 were fraudulent, in no way does that imply that the actual number is only slightly more than 1,000. The number could be 10,000 or 15,000 which is still technically, "more than 1,000".
More than 1,000 COVID-19 relief loans went to Chicago city employees — and many look fraudulent, city’s watchdog says; The only surprise --- that's all?