Michigan AG says beware of online coronavirus scams
LANSING, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michigan residents to be aware of online Coronavirus disease scams selling bogus products and providing false information on tests and treatments.
Attempts to obtain the personal information of consumers include online posts pitching unreliable products, advice, fake tests and cures to prevent the spread of COVID–19.
Additionally, online offers are selling masks – that reportedly are not being delivered – to consumers while using misleading language to convince them to purchase.
The Centers for Disease Control has repeatedly warned that wearing a mask does not protect people who do not have the virus from getting COVID–19.
Consumers are urged to file complaints with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection webpage by visiting www.michigan.gov/ag and clicking on consumer protection or by calling 877–765–8388.
