(Tribune News Service) — If 2022 was the year of free COVID-19 test kits for many California seniors, 2023 is shaping up to be the year of fraudulent COVID-19 test kits. One day last year, two COVID-19 test kits showed up at her home without her ever requesting them. "I didn't pay any attention to the unsolicited COVID tests, so I threw them out," Judy said. Judy is just one of hundreds of people who have fallen victim to a new scam involving COVID-19 test kits, part of the rising trend of fraudulent activity since the start of the pandemic. Ensure your safety by purchasing FDA-approved COVID-19 test kits only from legitimate providers.What do I do if an unsolicited test kit is sent to my home?

Source: Los Angeles Times July 25, 2023 16:24 UTC