Protect Your Social Media Accounts — and Your Computer!

• If you get an unsolicited call claiming to be from Facebook, do not press 1 to speak to a representative and do not return the call.
• Don’t rely on results of an online search for “Facebook customer service,” as many authentic-looking pages are phony.
• If you have concerns about your Facebook account, log on and click on Settings to review your privacy settings. If you think your account has been compromised, set a new password immediately.
• If you have been targeted by this scam or have fallen victim, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline at 877-908-3360 for guidance and support.

When it comes to fraud, vigilance is our No. 1 weapon. You have the power to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams. Please share this alert with friends and family.

To report a scam or to get help if you’ve been victimized, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 866-908-3360.

Latest developments:

• The U.S. will extend its European travel restrictions to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective midnight Monday, March 16, Vice President Mike Pence announced on Saturday. The ban doesn’t apply to U.S. citizens.
• President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus a national emergency. The designation frees "up to $50 billion" in funding that state and local governments can use to fight the spread of the disease.
• The government will issue guidance directing nursing homes to temporarily restrict all visitors and nonessential personnel "with a few exceptions such as end-of-life situations," a top federal official said on Friday.
• Major-league sports, including the NBA, the NHL and Major League Baseball, have postponed or pushed back the start of their seasons, and the 2020 NCAA March Madness basketball tournament has been canceled. Disney is shuttering its parks, the Smithsonian Institution is closing its museums, and Broadway has gone dark.
• The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
  
• Older adults and people with underlying health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, are at increased risk for severe illness caused by the coronavirus. The majority of people recover within a few weeks.
• Government officials have advised older Americans and people with underlying health conditions to avoid cruise ships and nonessential travel. 

For more tips on scams and fraud, visit AARP's Fraud Watch Network page.