BEWARE OF THESE CORONAVIRUS EMAIL SCAMS
They Are Still Around! While it seems like the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic might be behind us, that does not mean we should let our guard down completely — especially when it comes to internet scams designed to prey on the fear and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. It is no surprise that scammers have found ways to use the coronavirus scare as an opportunity to steal personal information from the vulnerable. Fortunately, you can spot coronavirus scammers using the same techniques that help identify otherwise run-of-the-mill phishing scams. Requests for Personal Information When the federal government started distributing relief checks, several scammers sent out unsolicited emails, disguised as legitimate instructions, asking for personal information from people in order to receive their $1,200. Since many people have now received their checks, this particular scam may become less common, but always be suspicious of emails that ask for personal information, no matter the circumstances.
Suspicious Email Addresses During the past few months, people’s email inboxes have been littered with advertisements for fake coronavirus tests and cures, fake alerts from government agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and fake coronavirus updates. If you get an email containing an unusual link in your inbox, do not click on it — even if the email address looks legitimate. Scammers use links to spread malware on computers, which helps them get your personal information. Spelling and Grammar Mistakes This is usually a dead giveaway. While genuine, official updates about the coronavirus will be meticulously checked for spelling and grammar, scammers aren’t as careful. Missing periods, misspelled words, and wacky syntax errors are all hallmarks of scam emails. Make sure you carefully read any email you’re not sure about. If you can spot spelling and grammar mistakes, delete the email. Links and
have peaked, scammers will continue using it as a means to steal from honest, hardworking Americans. But, if we keep our guard up, we can make sure they get absolutely nothing from their efforts.
Much like the coronavirus will remain in the American psyche long after cases and deaths
MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE
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Ingredients
• 1 store-bought pie crust • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 1 3/4 cups sugar • 4 tbsp cocoa • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups vanilla or mocha ice cream, softened • 3 tbsp fudge sauce, for serving
directions
1. Heat oven to 450 F. Put crust in pie dish, then line crust with parchment paper. Weight with dried beans or pie weights and bake until dough is lightly golden and set, 10–15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. 2. For filling: In a medium bowl, mix butter, sugar, and cocoa until well combined. Add flour, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 30–40 minutes. 3. Remove pie from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Gently mound ice cream over pie and freeze until ice cream sets. Drizzle with fudge sauce before serving.
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