'Fake stimulus check scams could be very successful considering the financial chaos coronavirus has unleashed on families worldwide,' one top malware researcher told Newsweek.
"It's important to remember that the federal government hasn't issued a single stimulus check yet, and will not call you on the phone to ask for sensitive personal information,"."Anyone who claims to be able to send money now—and asks for your information—is a scammer."It's vital to remember that the government will not ask citizens to pay anything to receive the relief funds, and never asks for social security, bank or credit card numbers over the phone.
"Also, if you can, avoid installing any software which you don't need. Make sure you have Antivirus installed. For Windows I recommend Windows Defender which is free. Finally be wary about any information which you read online, especially via social media. There is a lot of false information going around at the moment. If you can, corroborate the information by doing a web search."
Fraudsters are currently posing as the government and reaching out to potential victims via texts and social media messages in attempts to siphon off personal information or bank account details, exploiting the uncertainty being fueled by the ongoing novel
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