State Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert reminding Michigan residents to be aware of online coronavirus disease scams selling bogus products and providing false information on tests and treatments.
Scams related to COVID-19 are climbing with the continued confirmations of positive COVID-19 cases in the United States.
These attempts to obtain the personal information of consumers include online posts pitching unreliable products, advice, fake tests and cures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Additionally, online offers are selling masks – that reportedly are not being delivered – to consumers while using misleading language to convince them to purchase, according to Nessel.
The CDC has repeatedly warned that wearing a mask does not protect people who do not have the virus from getting COVID-19.
Nessel also warns Michigan residents that misinformation about COVID-19 symptoms and treatment falsely attributed to a “Stanford Hospital board member” is being widely circulated on social media.
Consumers are enouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General’s Office.
The Consumer Protection team is also available via phone at 877-765-8388.
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