The rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19 presents vulnerabilities beyond risks to health. Scammers are taking advantage of the constantly changing information and updates by impersonating legitimate authorities, companies and organizations.
The City of San Marcos, Hays County and the Federal Trade Commission urge extra caution when opening messages from anyone via phone, text, email and social media related to COVID-19. This includes updates from city, county, school district, medical providers, businesses and organizations. Scammers will try to get you to click on links, open malicious attachments, or give out confidential information under the guise of urgency related to COVID-19. They also may present themselves as an authority offering aid or resources.
There is a known scam pretending to be the World Health Organization that asks for money and personal information. Be wary of potential scams asking for donations or offering money to help.
