According to the Center for Internet Security, the ability to leverage current events is a dream scenario for modern-day cybercriminals. These criminals use events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to fuel their malicious intent.
With the global pandemic comes the desire to stay updated with the most current information. However, it can be difficult for internet users to navigate this information and separate fact from fiction. It is also difficult to ensure that links and resources are reliable. The reality is that malicious activity comes through just about every communication channel: email, social media, text and phone messages, and of course, misleading and malicious websites.
Here are some common examples of what you need to be on the lookout for regarding COVID-19 scams.
- Malicious Websites
- Phishing Emails
- Fraudulent Charities
- Unemployment Scams
Checkout the CIS article for more details.
Meanwhile, the Fairfax County, Virginia Government has a series of audios on all sorts of scams and how to prevent them, featuring Martin Bailey, volunteer with AARP Virginia and the Senior Medicare Patrol on Fairfax County’s Silver Shield Task Force. In a recent “Scam Slam” audio, Bailey addressed “COVID-19 Government Impersonation Scams.”
If you suspect you’ve been impacted by a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can file a report with the Cybercrime Support Network.
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