City of Coates issued the following announcement on March 27
When in crisis, we're often at our most vulnerable. It's important to be aware of possible scams related to the COVID-19 virus.
Some Dakota County residents have reported phone calls, text messages and door-to-door scams about COVID-19 testing kits, bogus cures, health insurance and donating to fraudulent charities — all preying on virus-related fears.
Here are tips to protect yourself:
- Do not respond to calls, texts or emails from unknown numbers or organizations.
- Avoid clicking on any links or opening email attachments.
- Use trusted sources — such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Minnesota Department of Health — for facts about COVID-19.
- Scammers often spoof phone numbers, so it appears that an incoming call is from a local number or from a company or a government agency that you know and trust.
- Never share personal or financial information over the phone or through email or text messages.
Original source can be found here.
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