- Scam artists are taking advantage of the coronavirus panic to steal money from unsuspecting users.
- Some scams involve robocalls which promise to send users home testing kits for a small fee. Keep in mind that home testing kits for the coronavirus do not exist at this point.
- There have also been reports of scammers setting up fake online stores and fake charities.
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In a sad but perhaps unsurprising development, scammers are using the panic surrounding the coronavirus to prey upon unsuspecting victims. The problem began a few short weeks ago when fraudsters began initiating robocalls informing people that they can gain access to coronavirus testing kits if they’re willing to pay for it. Recall, home testing kits for the coronavirus simply don’t exist at this time.
Additionally, there have been reports of similar schemes wherein scammers promise individuals fake cures, non-functional respiratory masks, and lucrative work-from-home opportunities, all in an effort to swindle people out of money at the very point in time when they likely need it the most.
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