Minnetonka Fire Department warns of COVID contact tracing scams
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The Minnetonka Fire Department is warning people to watch for contact tracing scams.
The department said contact tracers may contact those who’ve been exposed to or had COVID-19 but the public should beware of people impersonating contact tracers.
A contact tracer won’t ever ask you for money, sensitive information, immigration status or to click on a suspicious link, the department said.
The fire department urged people to ask contact tracers for verification and call 911 to report any suspicious activity.
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— Minnetonka Fire Department (@MtkaFD) September 10, 2020
If you’ve had or been exposed to COVID-19, a contract tracer may call, but beware of fakes. A tracer won’t ask you for money, sensitive info, immigration status or to click on a suspicious link. Ask for verification & call 911 to report any suspicious activity.