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As North Carolinians work to stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are looking to take advantage of their fears.
The state attorney general's office has received information from federal partners about robocalls and text message scams offering bogus miracle cures, free at-home test kits, updates from government authorities, and home cleaning that scammers claim will reduce your risk of getting COVID-19. Some robocallers may also be offering help obtaining stimulus checks from the federal government.
"Scammers are working to take advantage of people’s fears to steal their money and personal information," Attorney General Josh Stein said. "Our office is working hard to protect consumers, and we want you to be able to avoid coronavirus scams." The best way to protect yourself is to follow these tips:
"As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that we do so with accurate information and protect our personal information and money in the process. If a company contacts you and you’re unsure of their authenticity or if you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, contact our office’s Consumer Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint [ncdoj.gov] or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.