CyberCrime Support: COVID-19 Scams and Tips

Mark Batchelor, CyberCrime Support
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The current situation with COVID-19 has given rise to many scams, disinformation campaigns, and malware. FraudSupport.org remains available 24/7 to assist victims of cybercrime across the U.S., including Florida To stay up to date on current COVID-19 scams please visit our COVID-19 blog via FraudSupport.org or directly here: https://cybercrimesupport.org/covid-19-scam-alerts/ This site will be updated regularly.

OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:

Many businesses are adjusting to creating remote work environments for their employees. It’s important to keep online safety in mind when working from home. Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) created this helpful guide:

https://www.cyberreadinessinstitute.org/cyber-readiness-news/securing-a-remote-workforce

Secret Service warning on virus-related fraud:

https://blog.knowbe4.com/piling-on-exploiting-the-coronavirus-for-fraud-and-profit

How to avoid phishing scams:

https://www.consumerreports.org/phishing-vishing/how-to-avoid-coronavirus-phishing-scams/

Myths circulating on social media:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/us/coronavirus-myths-debunking-holding-breath-10-seconds-trnd/index.html

Thank you for including us in the work you do to serve your community. We look forward to the end of this crisis. Until then, I will be working remotely and am happy to assist you in any way. 

Please accept my best wishes for your continued health and safety and that of your staff, families and community. THANK YOU for what you do.

Best Regards,

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Mark Batchelor
Program Managing Director
Cybercrime Support Network
(407) 720-6363
markb@cybercrimesupport.org