Scammers are using COVID-19 messages to scam people

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Good afternoon I am Colombian and I reside in Colombia, a few weeks ago I was contacted by email for having a LINKEDIN ​​account, notifying me by MICROSOFT CORPORATION and the MICROSOFT FOUNDATION, where they told me that I had been one of the winners or beneficiaries of a sum of $ 168,214.00 US dollars as aid funds by COVID19, which will send certain bank account details for said transfer. After presenting these data, I have been informed that the United States IRS has blocked the transfer, which supposedly went to 90% of the transfer, for the non-payment of a certain tax for not being a resident or US citizen, for which I should pay the sum of $ 1,682.14 dollars, and as I have informed the people who write to me posing as entrepreneurs of MICROSOFT CORPORATION and the MICROSOFT FOUNDATION, who do not have those resources, they notified me that in that case for non-payment, said aid funds by COVID19 raffled by the MICROSOFT FOUNDATION will be given to local charities. It seems to me the limit that they use the private accounts of LINKEDIN ​​for such acts of scam, and even worse to use the name of the renowned and very prestigious MICROSFOT CORPORATION COMPANY and said FOUNDATION, to defraud citizens not only Americans but foreigners. I appreciate the publication of this message, so that other people do not fall for this type of scam. Thank you.

I have received 2 emails in the last day, that were scams trying to get your personal information, by claiming to be related to the COVID-19 situation. Is there a place that we should be contacting or forwarding these scams to?

I got a message from a fb friend that my name is on a list for Covid 19 government grant he has been messaging me and has possible took money from me

Go on Instagram cause I promise I know of at least 3000 scammer profiles

I saw this post on Facebook which I knew it was a scam but went along with most of it it's the post where you post cash on the comments below so I did they ASKED how much you need the sum of $400-$5000 they said it's government money so I said $5000 I got an email with the $5000 but you had to pay $200 clearance fee I told them I'm alset I'm not falling for your Scam they don't tell you You've gotta pay a clearance fee and second of all how is anyone getting access t government money

I received this email. I was almost jumping thinking its reality. the truth is we all need financial support but only to found out its just a SCAM heart breaking I can only trust Jesus... image.png Cowdray House Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE Tel: +44(0)7574977396 Greetings, We are pleased to announce to you the result of the World Health Organization international live sms grant held this July 2020. Your mobile telephone number was attached to ticket number: On behalf of the entire Convid 19 relief palliative team, we wish to congratulate all the sponsors, partners especially Telecom for providing the Mobile Directories for the Relief Programme. Every participant was selected randomly from the computer ballot system. The World Health Organization in collaboration with its Parent Organization United Nations Economic and Social Council looked at the coronavirus pandemic damage on the world economy and decided to help individuals and companies to bounce back to their respective businesses. While basking in the euphoria of this achievement, we wish to seize this opportunity to acquaint you with guidelines that must be followed in order to complete this claim. On our part, we have a mandate to see you through. We will work assiduously to realize this mandate as we respect your views, opinions and most importantly protect your privacy. Please, kindly provide us with the following information for verification of your prize and production of your prize certificate; Full name.......................... .............. Full address....................... ................... Age........................... ..................... Sex........................... ..................... Nationality.............. ........................ Home Telephone #........................... Mobile Telephone #.......................... Occupation................. ..................... We will immediately start the process to facilitate your funds release as soon as you send the required details. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your Winning information confidential until your grant is processed and remitted to you. Any form of double claim Will lead to disqualification. Once again congratulations from members and staff of world Health organization

Randy Roumillat

Just received a message on my messenger Facebook using one of my friends profile using them to act as if they just received _50000 from an agency and you will receive the money within 24: hoif s. They are even going as far as to say they will pay part of the fee. I called them on it. I asked a personal question that only the true person could answer. They even said to call the mom as they are with their grandparents. The individuas mother passed. About 6 miss ago. Be careful they are very convincing at first. But they will end up getting caught if you know that individual well. Ask questions before sending any information or money

How about someone saying you could win for a covet relief funds for $450,000 you have to send all kinds of information Bank information and they will bring you your check directly from FedEx

Just received this email: This email is to notify you that you have received a COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER GRANT from THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY powered by VISA and MASTER CARD for Individuals, Businesses, Private Non-profits, Homeowners and Renters. Click on the Get Started button bellow to calculate and claim your grant. This will only take 5mins of your time. Get Started

This Lydia Ebeling on Facebook is preaching a pch covid 19 census bonus thing you get real money right . What is real money Monopoly money maybe

my daughter in manila just minutes ago received a notification that goes this way: "I contacted you COVID 19 RELIEF FUND TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS. CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR agdorcas5@gmail.com....is this a scam?....Thanks a lot

Scammers are also using Facebook messenger

I received a text message that my # won WORLD HEALTH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION COVID 19 BENEFICIARY

I have been getting a message that I have won 1 crore 33 lakh cash price from WHO covid solidarity response relief fund and they are asking my bank account no and IFSC code and bank branch will it be scam

I received this text today: “ Hello, welcome to the Federal Government COVID-19 Grant Relief dept, You are one of the lucky winners who won the sum of $64,000. Your Name & Contact was drawn electronically and picked randomly you don't need to pay to get your winning. Kindly contact STEVEN WALKER in charge (901) 410-4514”

Received this text message... "CLAIM YOUR COVID-19 RELIEF BONUS FUNDS This is an opportunity for you to be among the people who will benefit from the extra pandemic relief bonus set up by president Joe Biden with a sum of $2000 every week as pandemic relief bonus  Contact agent James Marcel for more info on 209-226-9928 about the procedures to follow.. Congratulations as your number was randomly selected among the 600 people that are eligible for the funds!!" Darn sure its a scam!

There was someone who was texting my grandma about getting money and stuff and I knew it wasn’t real. I messaged them myself and they got an attitude with me bad because I called them out