Lee County State’s Attorney Warns of COVID Scams

DIXON – As the pandemic crisis continues, Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra warns of an increase in scams related to COVID-19. His office has received reports of robocalls and fraudulent emails to individuals hoping to get personal information like social security numbers, Medicare beneficiary information, credit card/ bank information, and other sensitive information. These individuals are also offering products that are related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as testing equipment, masks, and products that will sterilize or kill COVID-19. Many of these scams are also related to stimulus checks from the federal government. Boonstra is urging residents to not give out personal information over the phone or email.