04/13/2020
Coronavirus Fraud and Scam Awareness
As fraudsters and scam artists prey on the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, please be aware of the following:
Vet any ads for COVID-19 vaccinations or medications that are not authorized by the CDC through your local health department or your doctor.
Review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement from your health insurance provider carefully for unusual or unauthorized charges.
Be aware of “spear phishing” emails referencing coronavirus or COVID-19 and don’t click on links in emails from unknown senders. These could contain malware.
Don’t answer telemarketing or robo calls from unauthorized callers.
Be aware of calls offering to provide you stimulus
Be wary of door-to-door scammers offering COVID-19 test kits in exchange for insurance information or cash. Do not accept any medications or give anyone any of your personal information.
Your Health Insurance company will never call to offer free medications or ask for your health plan member ID numbers.
*Since the government announced it would be sending direct payments of up to $1,200 to qualifying Americans, the fraudulent schemes are ramping up.
*Remember: Most individuals who qualify to receive a stimulus check do not need to sign up, apply, or "verify" any personal information, online or elsewhere.
*The US government will never call, email, or text you asking for bank details, Social Security numbers, or money. Delete any texts or emails of this nature and do not provide information over the phone.
