Crime & Safety
BBB: Be Careful Of Fake Websites When Ordering Your Free COVID-19 Tests
"Mainly they like to get your personal information to turn around and use it later for identity theft purposes," said Monica Horton, BBB.
January 23, 2022
The Better Business Bureau is warning you to be on the lookout for fake websites as you order your free at-home test kits from the government.
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“Mainly they like to get your personal information to turn around and use it later for identity theft purposes,” said Monica Horton with the BBB of North Central Texas. “You could land on a malicious website that places malware on your computer and there’s all sorts of things they can do with that.”
Horton said it’s best the beware of what you see on social media. You may see ads pop up, directing you to phony websites offering free COVID tests. Those sites can often be convincing.
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