COVID-19

News outlets in Australia are reporting on a hoax message that falsely claims to have been sent by the newly released COVIDSafe app. 

A post that is currently circulating via social media suggests that there was a coronavirus vaccine available as early as 2001. 

Keep an eye out for fake text messages that appear to be official notifications related to COVID-19.

According 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.

A post currently being shared on Facebook is asking users to please pray for twin boys who have been infected with COVID-19. 

Circulating Facebook post claims that KFC is giving everyone two chicken buckets to help people deal with lockdown and celebrate the company’s anniversary. 

According 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”.

Scammers 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.

Message circulating on Facebook advises users to publish a ‘Privacy Statement’ as a means of stopping the public use of material they post on the network. The latest versions mention Channel 13 News as a source.