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Hello, all get your money or information. (None of those

things are real, by the way.) They’re asking for your
The good news is that spring has officially started, bank routing number to “help” you get your relief
and the weather forecasts are calling for warmer money – which is not how you’ll get it, by the way.
temperatures. The bad news is that we are being They’re sending fake emails that look real, but
discouraged to be out and about, and certainly not those fake CDC or World Health Organization
in groups. As a result, we have had to cancel our emails are trying to steal your personal information
April LCACE meeting and it seems likely that our – or, if you click a link, put malware on your comput-
May meeting may also go by the boards. (While er, tablet, or phone. Scammers are calling (and call-
reports from China are preliminary, there are some ing…and calling…), using illegal robocalls to pitch
indications that COVID-19 infections are increasing you the latest scammy thing. They’re texting, and
in Wuhan as life returns to normal. If this turns out they’re all over social media.
to be true, we are likely to see continued pressure in
the U.S. for social distancing and other actions to
minimize contact between individuals well into May So, while you’re washing your hands and working to
and probably beyond.) stay safe, here are a few ways you can help protect
yourself – and those you love – from scammers.

Speaking of COVID-19, the Lake County Health De- · Don’t be rushed. Whatever the call, email,
partment publishes an online Coronavirus Update text, or social media post is about, remem-
that reports new cases, deaths and other related (Continued on page 4)
information. While I realize that not all our members
live in Lake County, you still may be interested is
seeing what is going on here since that is likely to
impact our ability to meet. Vis-
it www.lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus for updates on
COVID-19 in Lake County, guidance on preventing
the spread of COVID-19, an interactive map of cas-
es by municipality, and to sign up for the Lake
County Health Department’s COVID-19 email news-
letter.

On a related note, the FTC continues to warn every-
one – especially seniors who are most at risk for L.C.A.C.E. elections are
COVID-19 and for scams of all sorts – to be on their
guard. Here are excerpts from a recent FTC news- coming in April.
letter:
Do your part, Volunteer

Right now, scammers are scuttling out of their dark to serve as a board
corners to offer false hope (Home test kits! A cure!)
and use fear (Your Social Security number is about member.
to be revoked! Your loved one is in trouble!) – all to

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