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Don't Fall for These 7 Coronavirus Scams


While many Americans are struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few are flourishing -- including scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that Americans have lost almost $13 million in COVID-19-related scams so far. That's probably not going to slow down until the crisis is over, so in the meantime, you need to be wise to scammers' tricks.

Here's a look at seven common COVID-19 scams going around right now. If you encounter any of these, do not give out your personal information. Make note of whatever information the scammer gave you, including names, websites, and phone numbers, and report it to the FTC and your local police.

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