coronavirus scams

Macon County EMA Officials Issue Coronavirus Scam Warning

The Macon County EMA is warning residents about a scam. People are going door to door claiming to perform authorized testing for the coronavirus. Once inside the victim’s home, the scammer performs a fake test and then charges the homeowner for the test and in some cases, even robbing them. If someone like this comes to your door do not…

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Warns of Coronavirus Scams

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams.  These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs:    Door to door solicitation for any testing and prescribing for COVID -19; (tell individual(s) you are not interested, and you will contact your physician).   Phone calls…

What the Tech? How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams

As if the coronavirus threat wasn’t scary enough, something far more likely could make you a victim. Scammers are sending out emails that appear to come from the Centers for Disease Control. The email says there are new cases of the virus in your city, and asks you to click a link to see a list. Security lab Trustwave first…