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Waterville Valley Department of Public Safety
Monday March 30th, 2020 :: 03:04 p.m. EDT

Advisory

New Hampshire Attorney General’s Charitable Trusts Unit Issues Scam Alert as a result of the COVID-19 Outbreak

New Hampshire Attorney General’s Charitable Trusts Unit Issues Scam Alert as a result of the COVID-19 Outbreak -
Released by: Gordon J. MacDonald, Attorney General

– Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald urges people in New Hampshire to be on the alert for charitable giving and consumer product scams related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Scammers may take advantage of fears related to the COVID-19 outbreak by selling bogus “treatment” and “prevention” products, establishing fake charities, and sending seemingly legitimate emails with malicious links or attachments.

Be Careful When Making Charitable Donations
Before making donations to support those who are ill or suffering financially because of the COVID-19 outbreak, do your homework:

If the appeal claims to be from a charity, make sure that it is registered with the Attorney General’s Charitable Trusts Unit. The list may be found here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/

If the appeal is for an individual, think hard about donating unless you know the person needing help and that person’s circumstances;

Do not let anyone rush you into making a donation;

Check that you are dealing with a legitimate charity or individual and not an “imposter” with a deceptively similar name;

Do not assume that social media recommendations for donations are legitimate.

Beware of False Claims and Deceptive Marketing

Do not be tempted by claims and advice on social media and online websites that certain products or treatments can cure or prevent COVID-19.

There currently are no prescription or over-the-counter pills, vaccines, oils, lotions, or other products available to treat or cure COVID-19. Always check with your health care provider before buying such products.

Be on the Lookout for Phony CDC Emails

For up-to-date information about the COVID-19 outbreak in New Hampshire visit: nh.gov/covid19

To report a charitable giving scam, contact the Charitable Trusts Unit: Phone: 603-271-3591
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/

To report a business-related scam, contact the Consumer Protection Hotline:
Phone: 1-888-468-4454
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints/

Address/Location
Waterville Valley Department of Public Safety
14 TAC Lane
Waterville Valley, NH 03215

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 603-236-8809

David Noyes
WVDPS
[email protected]
603-236-8809

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