The Better Business Bureau is warning you to be on the lookout for fake websites as you order your free at-home test kits from the government.
One way fake websites trick people is by using a domain name that is extremely close to an actual business’s or organization’s domain name. For example, the correct COVID-19 test request website is special.usps.com/testkits. Scammers may swap two letters or make a slight misspelling. If you find a spelling error in the domain name, you’re not on the official site, and it is best to close the tab. Also, check if the website is secure by verifying it has a lock icon in the URL and includes ‘https.
A domain name is the word or words directly before the top-level domain as well as the top-level domain. In this case, the domain name is actually ‘faketestkit.com’ with the subdomain ‘usps,’ whereas the correct website’s domain name is ‘usps.com’ with a subdomain of ‘special.’You do not need to pay for the tests using the government program – even for shipping. And you will not be asked for insurance details, your Social Security number or any other sensitive information.Visit BBB.
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