Criminals don’t take breaks. Even as everything around us is being put on hold, they are looking for new ways to generate profits
As the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world, anxiety is high. Citizens everywhere are looking for ways to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. Unfortunately, criminals are preying on this vulnerability through a wide range of crimes and scams which exploit the fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus.
There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself. Be on the alert for counterfeit medical products, fraud and cybercrime.
Counterfeit medical supplies and medicines
Criminals are taking advantage of the pandemic to make money. We are seeing an increase in fake or counterfeit medical items available on the market, including disposable surgical masks, hand sanitizers, antiviral and antimalarial medication, vaccines and COVID-19 test kits.
Take care when buying medicines, especially online.
Cybersafety
There has been a marked increase in cybercrime incidents being tailored around aspects of the coronavirus to target organizations and unsuspecting victims. Malicious domains, malware and ransomware are among the different types of cyberattack being reported.
