COVID-19HoaxesMisleading
‘Coronavirus Vaccine Available in 2001’ – Nonsensical Conspiracy Theory Post
A post that is currently circulating via social media suggests that there was a coronavirus vaccine available as early as 2001.
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COVID-19Scams
Watch Out for COVID-19 Related SMS Phishing Scams
by Brett M. Christensen April 28, 2020Keep an eye out for fake text messages that appear to be official notifications related to COVID-19.
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Fake Argos Facebook Giveaway Page Promises to ‘Make Lockdown More Fun’
by Brett M. Christensen April 22, 2020According to this widely shared Facebook post, UK based retailer Argos is trying to make the coronavirus lockdown ‘a bit more fun’ by giving away hundreds of TVs.
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‘Pray for Twin Boys with COVID-19’ Facebook Sick Child Scam
by Brett M. Christensen April 9, 2020A post currently being shared on Facebook is asking users to please pray for twin boys who have been infected with COVID-19.
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KFC ‘Two Free Chicken Buckets’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen April 8, 2020Circulating Facebook post claims that KFC is giving everyone two chicken buckets to help people deal with lockdown and celebrate the company’s anniversary.
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Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Phishing Scam Email
by Brett M. Christensen April 2, 2020According to this email, which purports to be from American Express, you have been allocated a payment of $5000 as part of the “corona virus aid stimulus bill”.
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Facebook Scammers are Exploiting the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Brett M. Christensen April 1, 2020Scammers on Facebook have been quick to exploit the coronavirus pandemic. One way that they are doing this is by creating fake Facebook giveaway pages and posts that are related to coronavirus, social distancing, and home quarantine.
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