Watch out for COVID-19 scams
The U.S. Department of Justice warns that a number of scams related to COVID-19 have been reported.
According to the Justice Department, reported scams include:
- Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud.
- Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received.
- Seeking donations for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations.
For more details on this and information on how to report a potential scam, click here.
The Better Business Bureau also has several resources on potential scams related to COVID-19 and how to avoid them. Click here for more details. The BBB also has a scam tracker where you can view a list of recent scams and report a scam.
COVID-19 resources and information for dental offices
Click here to view current and updated information and resources about the Coronavirus for dental offices in Ohio.
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