China News Service, May 27, according to the US "World Daily" report, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness in New Jersey warned that fraud cases across the United States have increased significantly during the epidemic, except for fraud and money, and some rumors It also creates panic.
Similar scams or rumors include:
1. Lied to sell new coronary pneumonia special medicine. Officials said that there is no new coronavirus special drug, and all sales in this name are scams.
2. Pretend that the government issued a subsidy check to defraud the social security number, bank account number or credit card information, or ask the victim to provide a "guarantee deposit." The official means that the subsidy is sent directly by wire or sent by cheque without providing any information or paying fees.
3. Email notification "New Crown Virus Infected" and ask the recipient to click the link in the email for more information to install the ransomware on the victim's computer. The official reminds the public to beware of unfamiliar emails and to ensure that they are safe websites when clicking on links.
4. Against the scams of the elderly, lied that their relatives and friends need money to get the new crown virus. People who encounter similar notices or seek help should contact their relatives and friends directly.
5. Counterfeit charity calls or emails to request donations. Officials remind people to identify charities and refuse donations that require cash, gift cards or wire transfers, and can go to the official government website to learn about certified charities.
6. Counterfeit insurance companies claim that the new clauses can cover epidemic-related expenses, including travel cancellations and delays caused by the epidemic, thereby defrauding personal funds and money.
7. Counterfeit government officials notify by e-mail or text message that they are subject to mandatory new crown virus detection, and they need to fill out an online questionnaire or register a website, etc., in order to defraud individuals and medical information.
Victims can call the police or call the US Disaster Scam Reporting Hotline; theft of letters can be reported to the Post Office. (Xie Zheshu)