{"id":110546,"date":"2020-05-15T11:08:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T15:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=110546"},"modified":"2020-05-15T11:08:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T15:08:03","slug":"ondcp-says-be-on-the-alert-for-covid-19-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ondcp-says-be-on-the-alert-for-covid-19-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"ONDCP Says Be On The Alert For COVID-19 Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(PRESS RELEASE)<\/p>

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The ONDCP wishes to alert the general public to an upsurge of COVID-19 related fraudulent material on various social media platforms which seek to exploit vulnerable individuals and businesses during this crisis.<\/p>\n

Look out for: –<\/strong><\/p>

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Messages from Unknown Sources<\/strong><\/p>

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As a general caution, the public should continue to be cautious as always about messages\/emails from unknown senders.<\/p>\n

Imposter Scams<\/strong><\/p>

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Individuals posing as credible organizations via phone, email, social media or malicious websites attempt to solicit monetary assistance for COVID-19 patients, donations or offer relief by impersonating medical personnel, government officials and agencies or international organizations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Phishing Scams<\/strong><\/p>

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Cybercriminals claiming to be from legitimate organizations, contact you by phone, email or social media. The messages lure you to click on links or download attachments which either prompt you to divulge personal and financial information or install malicious software on your device which allows criminals to steal sensitive material such as account or credit card information and security codes from your device.<\/p>

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Product Scams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various bad actors use online platforms to fraudulently market medical supplies, personal protective equipment, or unapproved products that make false health claims pertaining to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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How to Identify these Scams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invariably, these fraud schemes will contain one or more of the following elements.<\/p>\n