Avoid Coronavirus Scams
  • Don't respond to texts, emails or calls about checks from the government
  • Ignore online offers for vaccinations and home test kits.  There are no products proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 at this time
  • Hang up on robocalls.  Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from low-priced health insurance to work-at-home schemes
  • Watch for emails claiming to be from CDC or WHO.  Use sites like coronavirus.gov or usa.gov/coronavirus to get the latest info
  • Do you homework when it comes to donations.  Never donate in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money
Reminder:
Price gouging is ILLEGAL, and Californians are protected.  If you experience illegal price gouging on housing, gas, food, or other essentials, submit a complaint to http://oag.ca.gov/report or call 1-800-952-5225
Community Alert:
Alameda County teens are being targeted for money scam.  Click HERE to learn more.
Even as infection spreads, so do acts of kindness:
  • The grocery chain Raley's said it would give away daily $20 bags of food to seniors and at-risk customers. Raleys.com
  • A Sikh group with chapters across California offered to do shopping runs for elderly or immunocompromised persons. Instagram
  • A charity teamed up with a BBQ joint in Bakersfield to deliver plates of food to vulnerable people. Bakersfield Californian
  • Target, Dollar General, Northgate, Safeway markets, and other retailers said they would set aside hours for senior citizens
  • Berkeleyside is highlighting the light moments in dark days with its new "Best of Times" newsletter
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