The Duluth Police Department is warning the community to remember cyber criminals continue to be hard at work. Specifically, residents are cautioned to beware of unsolicited calls and emails related to COVID-19.
The public should use caution when receiving unsolicited emails or calls offering medications, test kits, and cures for the COVID-19 virus. Some scams offer testing, try to gather personal information to schedule testing or appear to be medical providers requesting personal data. Citizens should also beware offers to purchase medical supplies (masks, gloves, disinfectants) and hard-to-find household goods at rock-bottom prices.
The community should also be on the lookout for individuals asking for donations for illegitimate or non-existent charities.
Legitimate organizations, including state and federal agencies, will not contact the public for personal data related to unemployment insurance, federal stimulus checks, mortgage relief, or low interest loans.
Duluth police advise, “When in doubt, do not respond to unknown numbers or emails.”
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