July 10, 2020 - During the COVID-19 pandemic fraudsters are using this opportunity to create fear amongst residents across California.
– Only scammers insist on payment by gift card, money transfer, or cryptocurrency.
Contact tracing doesn’t require your bank account or credit card number.
-Never Share account information with anybody who contacts you asking for it.
Legitimate contact tracers will never ask for your Social Security number.
-Never give any part of your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you.
Your immigration status doesn’t matter for contact tracing, so real tracers won’t ask.
-If they do, you can bet it’s a scam.
Do not click on a link in a text or email.
-Doing so can download malware onto your device.
Be wary of suspicious emails, phone calls, and text messages. Contact your local health department to verify that the call or messages are valid, think before clicking on any links, and be aware of suspicious attachments.
For additional information regarding California Connected or COVID-19 visit CDPH Contact Tracing and CDPH COVID-19.
Source: Cal OES