| Contact Tracing – Spotting the REAL Text from the FAKE [Source: Denver District Attorney’s Office] As you know, scammers follow the headlines. Get ready for the newest scam surrounding Covid-19, Contact Tracing. Read the important alert below from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.Additionally, Government impostor scams continue to rise. Please spread the word to friends and family that you will NEVER be asked to provide your social security number, your banking information or any other personal information over the phone. Even if your caller ID indicates the call is from a “legitimate” agency, scammers can spoof phone numbers. If you are asked for any personal information, HANG-UP, it is SCAM CALL! To help boost your critical thinking when you receive a call or text, ask yourself: -Who is the call or text from — are you sure? Can you validate who the caller is? -What do they want me to do? Buy something or provide information? Is there any evidence to support the reality of what is being asked of you? –Don’t be afraid to hang-up and do some research before you believe a message that comes from out of nowhere. THINK YOU’VE BEEN SCAMMED? If you suspect you’ve been scammed or exploited, call DA Fraud Hot Line to report it. 720-913-9179 |