Scams in the Time of Covid

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If it seems as if we are always talking about COVID Scams, you are right.

COVID Scams have become a virus unto themselves and continues to grow. The attacks are silent as many people are too ashamed or embarrassed to report a scam to us, or even to tell a close friend.

As our country begins to open back up, people are being asked to continue to be vigilant against the disease.This holds true for COVID based scams. Stay alert to the variety of scams related to COVID, familiarize yourself with these scams and how they work. Being informed and alert is your best defense.

You might wonder how fraudsters come up with all these new scams. The simple answer is, they don't. There are no new scams, there are only old scams repurposed. Being informed and alert is your best defense.

FRAUD FLASH!

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF CORONA-19 SCAMS

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If you’re getting calls, emails, or texts, or you’re seeing ads or offers online, keep a few things in mind:

1. The government will never call out of the blue to ask for money or your personal information (like Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers).

2. Anyone who tells you to pay by Western Union or Money Gram, or by putting money on a gift card, is a scammer.

The government and legit businesses will never tell you to pay that way.

THINK YOU'VE BEEN SCAMMED?

If you suspect you've been scammed or exploited, call our Fraud Hot Line to report it.

720-913-9179

SCHEDULE A SPEAKER

Interested in learning more about scams happening in Denver? Do you want to know how to protect yourself from identity theft? Our office provides presentations free of charge to your group or organization. Contact:

Maro Casparian

amc@denverda.org

720-913-9036