COVID-19 Related Frauds and Scams
May 21, 2020
During these uncertain times people are concerned about their health and well-being. Sadly, fraudsters are using the coronavirus outbreak as an opportunity to trick the public with seniors being the most vulnerable. It is imperative to be alert, stay informed and take precautions to ensure the health of yourself and your loved ones.
The main learning goals for this workshop is:
• What are the most common COVID-19 frauds and scams?
• What should I do if a scam or fraud is suspected?
• How do COVID-19 related frauds and scams target consumers?
• How can fraudulent activity be identified?
• How can I protect myself from scammers?
• How do I report fraudulent activity?
• Where can I learn more?
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