BEWARE OF SCAMS

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors and Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) Executive Director Stephen Levins are alerting Hawaiʻi residents about a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. These scams focus on all areas of consumer vulnerability in an attempt to capitalize on fear and rapidly changing developments.

It’s important that during this trying time, residents remain vigilant when online shopping, as well as in communications with those offering what seem to be too-good-to-be-true opportunities. For information regarding SCAM prevention, assistance, and up-to-date tips, please visit:

• https://www.consumerresources.org/
• https://www.ftc.gov/
• https://www.fbi.gov/
• https://ag.hawaii.gov/tax/files/2013/01/540427_11.pdf
• https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0074-giving-charity