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Topic: [Scam]: FCC warns, watch out for fake Covid-19 test kits call (Read 143 times)

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According to FCC (Federal Communications Commission), there is a ongoing robocall scams, offering fake home test kits.

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As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on consumers.

The FCC has received reports of scam and hoax text message campaigns and scam robocalls offering free home testing kits, promoting bogus cures, selling health insurance, and preying on virus-related fears.

A text message scam may falsely advertise a cure or an offer to be tested for coronavirus. Do not click on links in texts related to the virus, and check cdc.gov/coronavirus for the most current information.

Text message hoaxes may claim that the government will order a mandatory national two-week quarantine, or instruct you to go out and stock up on supplies. The messages can appear to be from a "next door neighbor." The National Security Council tweeted that these are fake.

https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams

So be in a look-out, we all know that scammers have ramp up their activity using the current COVID-19 panic and scare, so don't be fooled if you received such calls or email.
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