Not to waste a good opportunity, scammers are taking advantage of our fears during this pandemic.

Officials around the country warn that these unscrupulous people are sending fake text messages. Some claim the recipient came into contact with a COVID-19 infected individual and need to self-isolate, while others try getting the person to turn over their stimulus money.

“If you receive a text message like the one pictured, DO NOT click the link!” said a Facebook post from the Thomaston Police Department in Maine, adding, “It is not a message from any official agency. It is however a gateway for bad actors to find their way into your world.”

Remember, NEVER share personal information from unsolicited contacts online, in a text or over the phone.

ALWAYS be extremely cautious of links sent to you in emails or text messages. Be especially cautious of those links if they come from a person or number you do not know. If the link is from somebody you do know, verify they sent you the link before clicking on it.