- Fake sales services: Scammers offer to send in-demand goods like cleaning or medical supplies. You buy. But you don't get them. Always keep record of your credit card transactions and don’t give people money immediately for a supposed “deal.”
- Fake charities: Some claim to collect money for coronavirus relief but are pocketing the money instead. Don't give to someone you don't know. Before clicking links, opening email attachments, or donating money, search online for the company name and the words "review," "scam," or "complaint."
- Door-to-door sales: Scammers knock on doors pretending to be from cable and other companies, offering deals on services for cash up front. Confirm with the company first.
- Work-at-home ads: Scammers post ads for job training or work at-home positions rigged to steal identities or bank account information. Don't give out more information than they will give to you. Never pay money to earn money.
- Checks from the government: The government is sends money by check or direct deposit. So how could anyone get you the money sooner? Scammer. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get federal relief money. Nor will they call on the phone to ask for your Social Security or bank account. information.
H/t: Modified from email from Florida AG Nikki Fried.
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