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Fraud & Security Alert March 19, 2020 |
Coronavirus phone scams: Scammers are tricking people into ‘reserving’ a vaccine Bad actors online will never waste an opportunity to take advantage of a crisis — and the coronavirus pandemic is no exception. Now, scammers are harassing Americans with calls about phony cures. Some are even sinking low enough to tell people they're infected. Tap or click to see some of the scummiest scams in recent memory. → |
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Coronavirus pandemic: 5 things you need to know Kim has the latest on the coronavirus, including information about the doctor who first informed the Chinese government about the virus, the strain COVID-19 is putting on home networks and the map you should trust to for reliable infection numbers. Plus, scammers are out in full force, preying on people's fears with malware and fake virus maps. Kim tells you what to watch for. Tap or click to stay informed and stay safe. → |
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