Scammers love when things are offered for free because they can quickly create a website making the same claim, while requiring personal information and payment for additional charges like “shipping/handling” or “expediting” or “priority service”. They seize the opportunity to cash in when emotions are high—which is the case when trying to stay healthy amid a global pandemic. Hang up on solicitations claiming to offer free test kits in exchange for your personal information, insurance, or money! If you are looking for free test kits, seek them out through valid sources outlined in the Consumer Assistance Program’s free COVID-19 test kits blog.
Tag: COVID-19
Rapidly Trying to Get a FREE Rapid COVID-19
At-home COVID-19 tests kits are now covered by private health insurance. ivate health insurance: Each person covered by the plan can get free COVID-19 test kits by submitting a request for reimbursement claim form—up to eight test kits per month for tests purchased since December 2021. Visit your insurance provider’s website or contact them directly for more information. If you are ever curious about the latest updates on COVID-19 test kit availability and testing sites, check in directly with the Vermont Department of Health.
The Awful COVID-19 Hardship Benefits and Compensation Scam
Today, our office issued a scam alert to warn about a scam that monopolizes on our COVID-19 hardship. The email claims that the Vermont Department of Labor has recognized the difficulty the pandemic has caused and will pay $3750 starting today. All that is needed is identity verification. What Vermont family couldn’t use this extra help? Especially while many Vermonters enter the holiday season. According to a recent… Continue reading The Awful COVID-19 Hardship Benefits and Compensation Scam
Event Cancellation Guidance
As a result of the COVID-19 emergency, countless Vermonters have dealt with the cancellation of travel plans and other event reservations. Although disappointing, these cancellations are helping keep the public safe and slow the spread of the virus. To assist Vermont consumers and businesses in understanding their rights and responsibilities related to these canceled plans,… Continue reading Event Cancellation Guidance
Is price gouging in your community?
When I went to the pharmacy today, there was a handwritten sign on the entrance, “No more hand sanitizer and face masks.” Like many of you, my email inbox has been flooded with precautionary warnings of the COVID-19 virus and advice as to what people can do to stay healthy. With very few reports of… Continue reading Is price gouging in your community?