Fake testing kits, “cures” and “treatments” for the virus, counterfeit personal protective equipment (PPE), and email phishing scams are examples of schemes that have become popular recently. Not only are these scams taking people’s money, they also have potentially dangerous consequences.
Resources & Links
FDA Health Fraud Program
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
National Center for Disaster Fraud
https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud