COVID fraud refers to fraudulent activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudsters have been exploiting the pandemic to scam people and organizations out of money or personal information. Some examples of COVID fraud include:

• Billing Medicare for sham tests or treatments
• Illegally obtaining money or Medicare numbers
• Offering "free" coronavirus testing, treatment, or supplies
• Telling people there is a COVID-19 Medicare card coming and asking them to confirm their Medicare number
• Conducting unsolicited healthcare fraud schemes through emails, phone calls, or in-person contact
• Offering COVID-19 tests to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information
• Filing fraudulent claims for Unemployment Insurance benefits

To avoid being a victim of COVID fraud, people should be cautious of unsolicited offers, never share personal or health information with anyone other than known and trusted medical professionals, and report any suspected fraud immediately.