New London Coronavirus Update: Warning About Scams Issued

NEW LONDON, CT — The Police Department has issued a warning to the public about scams during the coronavirus outbreak.

They released the following statement on social media:

Beware of scammers during COVID-19 crisis.

In times of crisis, some people attempt to prey on the vulnerable and it appears the COVID-19 crisis is no different.

Scammers have been out in full force trying to trick people out of their money in various ways related to COVID-19.

Things to keep in mind…………………

Websites or apps that claim to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Scammers are using these fake sites to lure people in and lock them out of their devices until they pay a ransom.

“Phishing” emails were the fraudsters ask a recipient to verify personal information supposedly to receive an economic-stimulus check from the government.

People calling, claiming to be from the CDC, asking people to make a reservation to be vaccinated with a credit card and social security number. Another scam is similar, with callers asking for your information for a coronavirus test.

Texts or emails asking you to click a link for information on the virus. But the link spreads malware to your phone or device. There are others asking for donations or selling products the scammers claim cure the virus.

You must be on guard against scammers at all times.

Don’t be a victim.