There are only two ways to get a Covid-19 vaccine—wait your turn or skip the Covid-19 vaccine line. As if coronavirus wasn't enough, scammers are taking advantage of the public's vaccine anxiety. Here’s what you need to know to avoid becoming the victim of a scam that could cost you.The legit route - wait your turnIt’s pretty simple, right? For many, this is the best … [Read more...] about Beware the temptation to skip the Covid-19 vaccine line
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Scam tip: free face masks—not really
Free face masks?If your first reaction is, what do I have to do to get one? Think again. This is a scam in which a bad actor offers free face masks in exchange for your Medicare or Social Security number. Obviously, you know not to give out your Social Security number. Right? Please tell me you do. But a Medicare number? Why would anyone want that? It turns out, for a lot … [Read more...] about Scam tip: free face masks—not really
Scam Tip: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams
It was only a matter of time before scammers realized yet another opportunity provided by COVID-19—contact tracing scams. I'm a strong believer in contact tracing as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19, but I also know scammers will use any trick they can to steal your information. Here are a few tips to help you safely maneuver through these very stressful times.What … [Read more...] about Scam Tip: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams