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Scam Alert: Find a COVID Vaccine, but Avoid Criminals
Bev O Shea, NerdWallet
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This article was first published on NerdWallet.com.
The rollout of COVID vaccines offers rich opportunities for scammers: There’s not yet enough supply for everyone who wants a shot. Eligibility rules and sign-up procedures vary by location and change frequently. Everyone is tired of pandemic restrictions and desperate to hear and believe that they can get that coveted jab sooner.
It can be hard to know if a call, text or email is the result of signing up for a waitlist or because a scammer sees you as a potential target.
Scam Alert: Parents of High School Students - SAT Prep Scams
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DEVILS LAKE - For parents of high school students, SAT scores are a huge deal. With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and test prep materials may be the worth the price. But watch out for con artists eager to take advantage of this. Scammers – with access to kids’ names and school information – are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT prep materials.
How the Scam Works
You get an unsolicited call from a person claiming to be from the College Board, the company responsible for SAT tests, or another educational organization. The caller claims to be confirming your address, so they can send test prep materials, such as books, CDs, or videos, that your child requested at school.
New BBB report shows 25% increase in scams due to pandemic
Annual Scam Tracker risk report reveals 1 in 2 reported scams noted financial loss
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More than 46,000 scams nationwide were reported to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker in 2020.
At the end of the year, the BBB looks at the numbers, amount of money lost, types of scams and more to find new trends. This year, the annual risk report shows trends influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The pandemic is the perfect storm when you think about,” said Julie Wheeler, president and CEO of BBB Serving Western Virginia.
From the large demand of PPE and vaccine sign-up or simply people adjusting to online everything, scammers took advantage of it all.
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