It is crazy and uncertain times we are living in right now…
But we will all be OK. Just make sure you all remain be cyber paranoid.
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So what are some things we should keep in mind as we all go through this pandemic:
– Anyone selling a cure or vaccine right now = 100% scam
– Email, text or phone call asking for your personal info to RECEIVE/SPEED up your Economic Impact Payment = 100% scam
– An ‘official-looking’ relief check greater than what you were expecting = 100% scam
– Anyone selling a 100% accurate home test kit = possibly a scam
– Emails/text messages purporting to come from WHO/CDC = likely a scam
– Request to pay for anything Covid-19-related using Bitcoin, money transfers or gift cards = 100% scam
– Donations to pop-up Covid-19 charities- = maybe a scam
So what should you do to keep safe?
– ‘Independently’ verify any person, company, or charity that contacts you regarding Covid-19
– Try to get your news directly from CDC, WHO, John Hopkins etc (especially for news of a vaccine or cure!)
– Most people will receive their relief payment as a direct deposit
– If the IRS does not have your direct deposit info on file, a check will be mailed to you
– For anyone who doesn’t normally file taxes / use bank accounts – you will receive a paper check
– To update your bank direct deposit info, visit the official IRS site
Please be safe out there everyone.
#ClickGameOver