Through our show, we hope that our listeners are up to date about current scams going around in the market. It is not surprising that we see increased scams related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson continually receives notices and warnings from the FBI and Department of Justice about COVID-19 scams. Scammers are posing as COVID-19 ‘contact tracing’ agents and asking for personal financial information over the phone. A legitimate COVID ‘contact tracer’ will not ask for any finances or financial information. During these challenging times, it is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of people who are afraid. Perhaps equally sad, scammers are now taking advantage of people who are looking to buy a pet online. Pet adoptions are on the rise as people look for a furry animal companion during times that require social distancing. We want to warn our listeners not to buy pets online or send money to an unknown person.
To report a scam or if you believe you have been scammed, call Vicki Johnson at 805.568.2442
