Rimbey RCMP are warning residents of scams using the COVID-19 outbreak as a cover.
Scams associated with the global pandemic have been cropping up, feeding on people’s fear, uncertainty and misinformation during a difficult time.
“Fraudsters are exploiting the crisis to facilitate fraud and cyber-crime,” Rimbey RCMP said in a press release.
Scammers are using many different means to attempt to exploit innocent victims.
There have been a number of reported scams concerning COVID-19.
These scams include door-to-door sales people, and people posing as an official from the Red Cross.
RCMP say they following scams that have been reported:Cleaning or heating companies – offering duct cleaning services or air filters to protect from COVID-19
Local and provincial hydro/electrical power companies – threatening to disconnect your power for non-payment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization – offering fake lists for sale of COVID-19 infected people in your neighbourhood
Public Health Agency of Canada – giving false results saying you have been tested positive for COVID-19, tricking you into confirming your health card and credit card numbers for a prescription
Red Cross and other known charities – offering free medical products (e.g. masks) for a donation
Government departments – sending out coronavirus-themed phishing emails, tricking you into opening malicious attachments, tricking you to reveal sensitive personal and financial details
Financial advisors – pressuring people to invest in hot new stocks related to the disease, offering financial aid and/or loans to help you get through the shut downs
Door-to-door sales people – selling household decontamination services
Private companies – offering fast COVID-19 tests for sale – Only hospitals can perform the test. No other tests are genuine or guara ..
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