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A12: For the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House, visit Coronavirus.gov. (1/3)
A12: Official COVID-19 health information can be accessed, thanks to @CDCgov at CDC.gov/coronavirus. #COVID19ScamChat (2/3)
A12: Finally, for information about coronavirus-related scams, price-gouging, and where to report these issues, visit USA.gov/Common-Scams-F…. #COVID19ScamChat (3/3)
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The #FBI has received reports about #COVID19 testing schemes and treatment schemes. Legitimate medical professionals and scientists are working hard to find a cure, an approved treatment, and a vaccine for COVID-19, but unfortunately, they don’t yet exist. #COVID19ScamChat
When a cure or an approved treatment becomes available, you won’t hear about it for the first time through an email, a telephone call, an online advertisement, or an unsolicited in-person sales pitch from a stranger. An image of coronavirus.
In the meantime, stay vigilant. Don’t provide personal information to strangers offering fake tests and treatments, and check your medical bills to make sure no one bills you for medical services you didn’t receive. If you suspect a #scam, report it at ic3.gov. The seal of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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Fraudsters are creative. While many of you are teleworking, #scammers are working to steal your money and to trick you into helping them commit crimes. From cryptocurrency scams to work-from-home scams, the #FBI has tips on how to spot fraud. #COVID19ScamChat
Cryptocurrency #Scams: Has someone asked you to make a payment with virtual currency? While there are legitimate charities, investment platforms, and e-commerce sites that accept payment in cryptocurrency, beware of pressure to pay with virtual currency. ow.ly/hWCb50zlK0A A photo of cryptocurrency mining equipment.
Investment Scams: If individuals offer you opportunities to invest in cures or treatments for #COVID19, they are likely trying to trap you in investment scams. The purpose of these get-rich-quick schemes is simply to defraud the investor. A blurred photo of two people meeting.
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