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FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

An Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) PDF warns individuals that scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both.  Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

  • Fake CDC Emails
  • Phishing Emails
  • Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment

For more information view the PDF link below

FBI PSA COVID-19 Fraud Schemes