Police: Don’t fall for text scam that says you’ve come in contact with someone who has COVID-19
Updated: 9:16 AM EDT Apr 16, 2020
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Hi. Yeah, it was just a few days ago. I actually said that someone here in the office, It’s weird, but I haven’t got any robo calls since the pandemic started. Turns out robo call scammers weren’t just giving us a break. Of course not. They were changing strategies now, bombarding people with robo calls using the Corona virus to steal our money and personal information. There are a few of them making the rounds right now, and I want you to hear them so you know they’re fake. If you get them. Let’s start with this one. Promising Corona virus Testing in your Home If you want to receive a free testing kit delivered overnight to your home, press one. If you do not want your free testing Press two or this one promising Corona virus essentials like hand sanitizers and wipes so you don’t have to visit stores, sanitizers hand wash toilet papers and face masks at your doorstep to safeguard you and your family from Corona Virus. No need to visit stores and this one from the Social Security Administration, which we’ve heard before, but now much scarier and they know it because so many of you on Social Security and disability. Need those stimulus checks? Hello. This is a call from the Social Security Administration. During these difficult times of the Corona virus, we regret to inform you that we have got in order to suspend your socials immediately within 24 hours. Oh, and this one from a company saying they can come disinfect your home, you’ll be safe. Just give him your personal information first, for only $79 are highly trained. Technicians will do a full air duct cleaning and sanitation to make sure the air you breathe is free of bacteria. So don’t hesitate. Press zero, the Federal Trade Commission putting out this urgent new warning, and we just spoke with them about it. The FTC sent nine warning letters last week. We’re sending three additional warning letters this week in connection with the FCC, together with the FCC. And the FTC will not tolerate fraud or abuse in any robocalls, particularly when they prey upon fear of the Corona virus. And we will continue our investigations and our strong civil law enforcement. If you get one of these calls, don’t even hit a button. If they say something like hit nine to decline that also can give the criminals access, just hang up back to you
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Police: Don’t fall for text scam that says you’ve come in contact with someone who has COVID-19
Updated: 9:16 AM EDT Apr 16, 2020
Police in Maine are warning the public after some residents have received a text from a scammer during the COVID-19 outbreak.The text claims that you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive or is showing symptoms of the coronavirus. It says you must self-isolate and it directs you to click on a link for more information.Police are reminding everyone to not click the link if you receive a text of this kind, as it is not a message from an official agency.”It is, however, a gateway for bad actors to find their way into your world,” the Thomaston Police Department wrote on Facebook.The department wants people to be vigilant against all threats and not become a victim to scammers during this unprecedented time.
Police in Maine are warning the public after some residents have received a text from a scammer during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The text claims that you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive or is showing symptoms of the coronavirus. It says you must self-isolate and it directs you to click on a link for more information.
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Police are reminding everyone to not click the link if you receive a text of this kind, as it is not a message from an official agency.
“It is, however, a gateway for bad actors to find their way into your world,” the Thomaston Police Department wrote on Facebook.
The department wants people to be vigilant against all threats and not become a victim to scammers during this unprecedented time.
