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How to protect against coronavirus scams By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a scam alert on Friday, warning Kentuckians of potential consumer scams related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To profit from consumer health concerns, online scammers may set up fake websites, send emails or texts or post on social media to sell fake products that claim to cure or prevent COVID-19. Scammers may ask consumers to contact them or provide personal information to receive updates about COVID-19 posing as public health organizations, like the Centers for Disease Control, UNICEF or the World Health Organization. "Kentuckians should be suspicious of scammers and con artists claiming to have a cure for the newest strain of the virus," said Gov. Beshear. "Only legitimate medical authorities are working with the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration to create a vaccine for COVID-19. If, and when, a vaccine is approved, Kentuckians should ask their family doctor or government health officials for information on how to obtain a vaccine." "We urge every Kentuckian to check the source of any information or claims related to COVID-19," said Attorney General Cameron. "Be wary of any communication that asks for personal information or donations and report scams to the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257." To avoid identity thieves, con artists and self-proclaimed experts, Kentuckians should:
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