They also may be askingyou to donate to victims,offering advice onunproven treatments, orsending malicious emailattachments.

Scammersfollow theheadlines

They’re setting up websitesto sell bogus products andusing fake emails, texts, andsocial media posts as a ruseto take your money and getyour personal information.

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Don’t click on links from sources you don’tknow. They could download viruses onto yourcomputer or device.

Watch for emails claiming to be from the

For the most up-to-date information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) or experts saying they have information about the virus.

about the Coronavirus, visit the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Do your homework when it comes todonations, whether through  charities or crowdfunding sites. Don’t let anyone rushyou into making a donation. If someonewants donations in cash, by gift card, or bywiring money, don’t do it.

Beware of online offers for vaccinations.There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions,lotions, lozenges or other prescription orover-the-counter products available to treator cure Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)— online or in stores.

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AVOID CORONAVIRUS SCAMS

STAY INFORMEDFor the most up-to-date information aboutthe Coronavirus, visit the websites of the:

If you’re tempted to buy an unproven product orone with questionable claims, check with yourdoctor or other health care professional first.

Colorado Department of Public Health andEnvironment Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) World Health Organization (WHO)

We want to hear from you about any scams, fraud, price gouging, or other attemptsto take advantage of Coloradans during this public health emergency.

Contact us here: 800-222-4444 or www.StopFraudColorado.gov