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ATLANTA, Ga. —According to Attorney General Chris Carr, several scams targeting information concerning COVID-19 have already been discovered. The press release warns that scams are designed to deceive and disrupt local, state and federal responses to the pandemic by monitoring headlines and looking for ways to steal money and/or personally identifiable information.

“Criminals continue to exploit the COVID-19 outbreak – trying to steal, deceive and disrupt,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We often see fraudsters use texts, and unfortunately, they are at it once again. If you or anyone you know receives one of these texts, please immediately contact our office or law enforcement so we can better protect Georgians during this difficult time.”

Reports that checks are currently available are false – Congress is still debating this issue. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer. If passed, the government will not text you nor ask you to pay anything up front to get this money, and the government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer. If you spot one of these scams, please contact our office or notify the Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov/complaint.

Again, DO NOT respond to texts and emails about checks from the government. We join the Federal Trade Commission in reiterating the following tips to help you keep the scammers at bay: