Even during a time of need, scammers have deployed several methods intended to trick people into sending money, disclosing personal information, and downloading malicious software.
Awareness is key. Here are some tips to keep you safe online.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or coronavirus.gov, or contact your physician for information regarding COVID-19.
- Avoid visiting pages offering cures.
- Go directly to websites using trusted URLs.