Avoiding COVID-19 Scams
Unfortunately, we are hearing about an increasing number of scam attempts related to COVID-19 across the country. We’ve compiled some tips to help you stay safe.
- Avoid Robocalls
- If you do answer a robocall, don’t press any numbers and hang up immediately. Scammers use robocalls to offer fake Coronavirus treatments and other remedies.
- Ignore Vaccination & Home Test Kit Offers
- Scammers are offering fake products that can not treat or prevent COVID-19. There are no FDA-authorized home test kits for the virus.
- Check All Information
- Scammers often dispel unverified information. Before you share any messages, verify the information with trusted sources.
- Verify Online Sellers
- Online sellers claim to have in-demand products and supplies when they actually do not.
- Don’t Respond to Messages About Government Checks
- The details about government assistance are still being worked on. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer.
- Avoid Unverified Links
- By clicking on links from people and sites you don’t recognize, you could download viruses onto your device.
- Verify Donations
- Check all charities and crowdfunding ventures before you donate. You should not donate through cash, gift card or money transfers.
