Scam Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Here's how to avoid coronavirus scams.
* Don’t respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government. The details are still coming together.
* Ignore online offers for vaccinations and home test kits. There are no products proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 at this time.
* Hang up on robocalls. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from low-priced health insurance to work-at-home schemes.
* Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC or WHO. Use sites like coronavirus.gov and usa.gov/coronavirus to get the latest information. And don’t click on links from sources you don’t know.
* Do your homework when it comes to donations. Never donate in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money.
Stay Informed:
- Check the FTC website ftc.gov/coronavirus to check back for updates.
- Subscribe to alerts for consumers and businesses to keep up with the latest scams.
- Like our FTC Facebook page.
- Follow @FTC for the latest tweets from the FTC.
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