Coronavirus scams have cost Americans $39 million so far—here's how to protect yourself

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Coronavirus scams have cost Americans $39 million so far—here's how to protect yourself
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New scams are popping up during the coronavirus pandemic — here’s how to protect yourself. (via CNBCMakeIt)

Don't respond to unknown text messages or pick up calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. Instead, let them roll into voicemail for further scrutiny. "As with all unknown or unexpected robocalls, it's buyer beware. We recommend consumers ignore them," says Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, a company that tracks robocalls.

. If it's an important robocall, say from a pharmacy or doctor's office, they'll usually leave a message or contact you another way, such as through email or an app.If you do receive an email or text message that you feel you do need to respond to, don't click on the link provided. Instead, go directly to the government or company website by typing its name in your browser. Contact it through an official phone number or email address.

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