Get information to avoid coronavirus (COVID-19) scams.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides a number of tops to help you keep scammers at bay.
Example Tips
Hang up on robocalls.
Ignore online offers for vaccinations and home test kits
- Don’t respond to texts and emails about checks from government
- COVID-19 vaccines are free. If anyone charges you for help signing up or the shot itself, it’s a scam.
- You can’t buy the COVID-19 vaccine anywhere. It’s only available at federal- and state-approved locations.
- Always talk with your doctor or healthcare professional before you try any product claiming to treat, prevent, or cure COVID-19.
- Don’t post your vaccination card to your social media account. Someone could use the information for identity theft.
- Right now, there are no official plans to create a national vaccine verification app or certificate or passport.
- If someone asks you for personal information or money to get a national vaccine certificate or passport, that’s a scam.
- Contact your state government(link is external) about its vaccine verification plans and requirements.