Scam Alert: Cyber Criminals Exploiting COVID-19 Data with Scare Tactics

Published on July 19, 2020

Don't Click the Link on "Urgent" and New COVID-19 Data!

With many new cases of Coronavirus being recorded daily, the bad guys know that many people are afraid -- and they plan to exploit that fear, warns the Morris County Office of Information Technology.

They are sending phishing emails claiming to have official new or updated data on COVID-19 in your area.

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These emails are intense, urgent, and are designed to spark a knee-jerk reaction. Don't fall victim to their scare tactics!

Remember the following to protect yourself:

• Think before you click. The scammers are expecting an impulsive click.
• Never click a link or attachment from an email you weren't expecting.
• Stay informed by going directly to a trusted news source for information about Coronavirus such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO).

Stop Look Think - Don't be fooled!

Get more information on COVID-19 scams from the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice