More COVID-19 Scams - And What to Do if You Suspect One

We’re all doing what we can to work our way through the coronavirus crisis. While most of us focused on working through these crazy times as best as we can, there are unscrupulous people out there intent on taking advantage of whoever they can, whenever and wherever they can.

The FBI has issued three press releases describing three different COVID-19 frauds. Here are the links:

•  https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-warns-of-advance-fee-and-bec-schemes-related-to-procurement-of-ppe-and-other-supplies-during-covid-19-pandemic

• https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-expects-a-rise-in-scams-involving-cryptocurrency-related-to-the-covid-19-pandemic

• https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-warns-of-emerging-health-care-fraud-schemes-related-to-covid-19-pandemic

If you suspect that you or someone you know has been the victim of a covid-19 related fraud – or attempted fraud – or if you have information about unlawful hoarding or price gouging, you can:

·       Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov

·       Report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov

·       Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov

Roger A. Levy Esq.
Levy & Nau P.C. | attorneys at law
www.Levy.Law