FBI Urges Vigilance During COVID-19 Pandemic

As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI’s national security and criminal investigative work continues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself.

Children who are home from school and spending more time online may be at increased risk for exploitation.
Anyone can be targeted by hackers and scammers.
Protecting civil rights and investigating hate crimes remain a high priority for the FBI.

Use the resources on this page to help keep yourself and your family safe from these and other threats.

Federal Resources

For accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.gov and cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Learn about the Department of Justice’s response at justice.gov/coronavirus.
Learn more about what the federal government is doing at usa.gov/coronavirus.

COVID-19 News from the FBI

Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are the signs of potential scams:

You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine
You are asked to pay to put your name on vaccine waiting list or to get early access
Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown sources
Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment

Protect yourself. Do not give out your personal information to unknown sources.

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