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Consumer Alert: Scams and the Coronavirus

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Consumer Alert:  Scams and the Coronavirus
Consumer Alert: Scams and the Coronavirus

Alia talks with Tim Maniscalo, President and CEO for the Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana.

Alia talks with tim maniscalo, president and ceo for the better business bureau of central indiana.

Today's topic: coronavirus scams scammers often try to capitalize on the big headlines in national news.

As the coronavirus makes its way to the u.s., expect more opportunities for scammers to take advantage.

Be on the lookout for scam emails about: -coronavirus kits -vaccinations (there is no vaccination for this virus) if you click on these emails, chances are you will be subject to a virus in your device, or an attempt to get your banking or personal information.

Mansicalo says most of these scams originate outside of the country and through the internet... which makes it harder for police to track them down.

Ways to protect yourself: -dont click on unknown links or emails -make sure you have good virus protection on device -report scams to scamtracker.org coverage alia talks with tim maniscalo, president and ceo for the better business bureau of central indiana.

Today's topic: coronavirus scams scammers often try to capitalize on the big headlines in national news.

As the coronavirus makes its way to the u.s., expect more opportunities for scammers to take advantage.

Be on the lookout for scam emails about: -coronavirus kits -vaccinations (there is no vaccination for this virus) if you click on these emails, chances are you will be subject to a virus in your device, or an attempt to get your banking or personal information.

Mansicalo says most of these scams

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