MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown residents are urged not to click on emails labeled as “Urgent” or “New COVID-19 Data”.
With many new cases of Coronavirus being recorded daily, the bad guys know that many people are afraid — and they plan to exploit that fear, warns the Morris County Office of Information Technology.
They are sending phishing emails claiming to have official “new” or “updated” data on COVID-19 in your area, the said. According to officials, these emails are intense, urgent, and are designed to spark a knee-jerk reaction.
Remember the following to protect yourself:
- Think before you click. The scammers are expecting an impulsive click.
- Never click a link or attachment from an email you weren’t expecting.
- Stay informed by going directly to a trusted news source for information about Coronavirus such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Get more information on COVID-19 scams from the Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice
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