How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams

Coronavirus Scams

How To Protect Yourself

“The top categories of coronavirus-related fraud complaints include travel and vacation related reports about cancellations and refunds, reports about problems with online shopping, mobile texting scams, and government and business imposter scams.” – FCC

Don’t click links from senders you don’t know.

Scammers have been known to send emails including links, that will take you to a fake website. They will attempt yo get your login and personal information.

Many people are unaware, simply clicking a link can allow malware on to your computer.

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Be cautious of unknown numbers.

The government will never call and demand payment over the phone.Even your bank will not request personal information over the phone or email.

If you receive a call asking for payment, simply hang up. It is never a good idea to give out personal information over the phone.

Do your best to remain calm.

Scammers try to create a sense of urgency. In an attempt to pressure people into acting irrationally and providing them the information they want.

If you receive a threatening or demanding phone call, don’t fall for it! Scammers may claim to be the IRS or even the police. If you are ever suspicious, hang up.

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