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Arkansas investigating coronavirus scam targeting Hispanic community

The scammers are taking advantage of the language barrier and offering a fake "immunity boost" for the virus, Rutledge said.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is investigating more COVID-19 related scams across the state, this time targeting the Hispanic community.

The scammers are taking advantage of the language barrier and offering a fake "immunity boost" for the virus, Rutledge said.

There have also been reports of people offering fake coronavirus tests. Rutledge stressed the dangers of accepting a test or treatment from anyone who is not a medical professional.

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"If someone is trying to sell you something that is an immunity boost, it is a scam," Rutledge said. 

"Walk away, save your money, do not give that money to a snake oil salesman who is claiming to have an immunity boost for COVID-19 because one it does not exist."

Rutledge said that if you or anyone you know thinks they may have been scammed, to reach out to her office as soon as possible.

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