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Q. Consumers are preparing for the Coronavirus. What scams is the BBB aware of in the marketplace?
A. Scammers love to take advantage of our fears, and the spread of a new disease like coronavirus is downright scary. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, be sure to watch out for counterfeit face masks and other scams.
How the Face Mask Scam Works
You want to buy a face mask to help protect yourself – or family – from coronavirus. But so many other people have the same idea. Masks are sold out in your local stores and even from Amazon sellers. So instead, you turn to purchasing masks from an online shop you don’t know.