COVID-19 Scam Alerts

Be aware of COVID-19 Related Scams

March 31, 2020

Fraudsters continue to prey on the unsuspecting with scams related to the coronavirus situation.  In response to the COVID-19 business stimulus packages announced, fraudsters have deployed a variety of scams involving coronavirus stimulus checks.  The targeted individuals were contacted through text messages, social media posts/messages or phone calls. 

Another version of the scam targets seniors in a similar fashion through Facebook posts informing them of a special grant to help them pay their medical bills.  The bogus link takes them to a fake website claiming to be a government agency called the “U.S. Emergency Grants Federation” where they are asked to provide their Social Security Number to verify their identity.  In other versions, fraudsters are asking for a “processing fee” for seniors to receive a grant.  Please be diligent with these fraudsters. 

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