Beware of phony COVID-19 contact tracers

June 26, 2020

By now, you have probably heard about COVID19 contact tracers, those individuals who work for a health department in an effort to contact those who may have been exposed to COVID-19. They are an important part of the response to COVID-19 throughout the nation, however scammers have started to pose as contact tracers in an effort to steal money and/or your personal information. For tips on how to tell a real contact tracer from a scammer, visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).