Osceola officials warn residents of fake coronavirus testing call
Residents should avoid giving personal info over phone, officials say
Brianna Volz, Digital Journalist
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Emergency officials in Osceola County are warning residents about a fake phone call reportedly going around about COVID-19 testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Several residents have contacted us about receiving a fraudulent automated call that appears to be from an official phone number that attempts to gain personal information in exchange for #COVID19 testing. Residents are urged not to share personal information by phone.
EOC officials said the automated caller is asking residents for information in exchange for COVID-19 testing.
To avoid falling victim to a potential scam, residents should not provide any personal information over the phone, EOC officials warned.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office announced last month that it launched a price gauging hotline for Floridians to report price hikes in commodities or potential scams related to the spread of COVID-19.
The hotline can be reached by calling 1-(866)-9NO-SCAM, or 1-866-966-7226.
In response to @GovRonDeSantis state of emergency declaration, I have activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline.
