--- title: TECH ALERT - CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SCAMS and FRAUD - Valeo Networks description: As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, and more people work from home, phishing email scams will reach a pandemic level. image: https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/bigstock-Coronavirus-Collage-Scam-Alert-347619589-scaled-1.webp --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/tech-alert-coronavirus-covid-19-scams#main-content) [![Valeo-poweredbyForte-white](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Valeo-poweredbyForte-white.png?width=600&height=99&name=Valeo-poweredbyForte-white.png "Valeo-poweredbyForte-white")](https://valeonetworks.com) [![Valeo Networks Division Logos 2024](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VN%20-%20Division%20Logos/Valeo/Valeo%20Networks%20Division%20Logos%202024.png?width=960&height=290&name=Valeo%20Networks%20Division%20Logos%202024.png "Valeo Networks Division Logos 2024")](https://valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [CMMC Services](https://valeonetworks.com/cmmc-services) - [Managed IT Services](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://valeonetworks.com/industries) - [Resources](https://valeonetworks.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/) - [Data Sheets](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/datasheets/) - [Ebooks](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Guides & White papers](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/guides-white-papers/) - [In The news](https://valeonetworks.com/in-the-news/) - [Our Services](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [Webinars & Videos](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/webinars-videos/) - [E-Waste](http://valeonetworks.com/resources-e-waste) - [About](https://valeonetworks.com/about) - [Our Story](https://valeonetworks.com/our-story) - [Leadership](https://valeonetworks.com/about/leadership/) - [Partners](https://valeonetworks.com/about/partners/) - [Success Stories](https://valeonetworks.com/success-stories/) [888-806-3601](tel:888-806-3601) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [888-806-3601](tel:888-806-3601) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [CMMC Services](https://valeonetworks.com/cmmc-services) - [Managed IT Services](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://valeonetworks.com/industries) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://valeonetworks.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/) - [Data Sheets](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/datasheets/) - [Ebooks](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Guides & White papers](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/guides-white-papers/) - [In The news](https://valeonetworks.com/in-the-news/) - [Our Services](https://valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [Webinars & Videos](https://valeonetworks.com/resources/webinars-videos/) - [E-Waste](http://valeonetworks.com/resources-e-waste) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://valeonetworks.com/about) - [Our Story](https://valeonetworks.com/our-story) - [Leadership](https://valeonetworks.com/about/leadership/) - [Partners](https://valeonetworks.com/about/partners/) - [Success Stories](https://valeonetworks.com/success-stories/) 1 min read # TECH ALERT – CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SCAMS and FRAUD [Valeo Networks](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/author/valeo-networks) : Mar 16, 2020, 4:00:00 AM [Cybersecurity](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/tag/cybersecurity) [Managed IT Services](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/tag/managed-it-services) As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, and more people work from home, phishing email scams will reach a pandemic level. DON’T BITE! **From the FTC:** - Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device. - Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying that have information about the virus. - For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions, lotions, lozenges or other prescription or over-the-counter products available to treat or cure Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) — online or in stores. - Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding sites. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it. 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