It isn’t new for scammers to try to capitalize on things causing widespread concern. Scammers like to take advantage of fear in their targets because it makes them more likely to react. This was the case when Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows 7, Server 2008 and Server r2. Users were targeted with a Microsoft expiring license scam.
This is now the case with the Coronavirus. The FTC and FDA are warning that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.
In February, the FTC warned in a blog post that scammers follow the headlines. Scammers are trying to capitalize on the Coronavirus by selling treatments that are fake and do not work, as well as sending fake emails and text messages to try to gain money and personal information.
According to the FTC, the emails appear to be informative, but are spreading false information by “offering advice on unproven treatments” or might contain attachments that infect your computer with malware when they are opened. The scammers “may also be asking you to donate to victims” but the money will just be pocketed by them.
The FTC has released some tips to help avoid falling victim to Coronavirus scams. These tips include:
The FTC has created a list of companies who they have sent warning letters to for pitching products that will cure or prevent the Coronavirus. They are not legitimate.
With the increase in phishing scams surround the Coronavirus, check out Follow these Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Phishing Emails.
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