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    Our Mission: The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is the champion for a successful business climate and a catalyst for a robust economy in our region.

  •               SCAMS RELATED TO COVID-19               

  • Don’t Fall For Face Mask Scams  

    Pensacola, Fla. (March 17, 2020) – As the coronavirus outbreak worsens, BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports about scam websites claiming to see face masks online. As you strive to keep yourself and loved ones healthy, be sure to watch out for phony e-commerce sites and other scams. Even better, save masks for the medical professionals who really need them, says Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    How the Scam Works:

    You want to buy a face mask to help protect yourself – or family – from coronavirus. Masks are sold out in your local stores and many major online sellers. So, instead, you turn to purchasing masks from an online shop you don’t know.

    Unfortunately, phony online stores abound – especially when an item is in high demand. According to Scam Tracker reports, these phony sellers take victims’ money and never deliver anything at all. One person reported ordering nearly $200 in masks and received no product or response from the seller: “I checked back a few times over the past week to see if there was updated information on a shipping date, but never got more information than that ‘the order was being processed.’” These sites use tricks like limited time deals to entice you into ordering more.

    In the worst cases, these sites are actually a way to steal your personal and credit card information, opening you up to identity theft.

    How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams:

    • Be savvy about product claims. While wearing a face mask may seem like an easy way to stop coronavirus from spreading, the CDC does not actually recommend it for the general public. Be sure to evaluate claims of any medical product before buying. Especially watch out for products claiming to offer a “miracle cure” for a range of ailments.
    • Only buy from reputable stores and websites. The best way to avoid getting scammed is to buy directly from a seller you know and trust. Check BBB.org to see what other consumers’ experiences have been.
    • Be sure the online store has working contact information. If a company seems legitimate but you aren’t familiar with it, be extra careful with your personal information. Before offering up your name, address, and credit card information, make sure the company is legitimate. A real street address, a working customer service number, a positive BBB Business Profile . . . these are just a few of the things to be looking out for to determine if a company is legitimate.
    • As additional people with positive results are reported, be wary of other coronavirus cons. Look out for fake cures, phony prevention measures, and other scams. Read BBB's alert about fake coronavirus cures

    NOTE: BBB continues to monitor changes in the marketplace in reaction to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Please go to BBB.org/coronavirus for the latest information.

    For More Information:

    For the latest BBB information on COVID-19 (coronavirus), go to BBB.org/Coronavirus.

    The FDA offers these tips to recognize fraudulent health products, and the CDC has this FAQ about coronavirus. See BBB.org/ShoppingOnline for more online shopping tips.

    If you’ve spotted a scam (whether or not you’ve lost money), report it to BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to scams.

  • Privacy Statement

    This Web site, www.jacksoncounty.com is owned and operated by Jackon County Chamber of Commerce (FL). We are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of our Web site users. The intent of our privacy statement is to inform you, the user, about the information that we may collect about visitors to our site, how we use that information, and about our disclosure practices.

    Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is committed to high standards that require honesty, integrity and fairness. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will collect no personal information about you unless you choose to provide that information to us. We do not use techniques that collect personal information about you without your knowledge. You have the right to decline to have any information collected or transferred for marketing purposes.

    What Happens to Your Personal Information

    All personal information that is collected on our Web site is stored in a secure location. At no time will we share personal information with third party vendors without prior consent, as we respect the privacy and confidentiality of our Web site visitors.

    What About Spam?

    Subscribers will not receive any unsolicited emails or correspondence if they have not provided the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (FL) with prior permission. From time to time we may use email as a way to keep in touch with our Web site visitors; however, we do not send "spam" (unsolicited marketing e-mail). If you agree to receive email communications from us, every email message we send to you will include an email address to which you can respond. If at any time you decide you do not want to receive marketing email from us, simply let us know and we will remove your name and email address from our mailing list.

    When you Leave this Site

    This policy discloses the privacy practices for our Web site. However, our site contains links to other sites. Once you link to another site, you are subject to the privacy and security policies of the new site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of all Web sites you visit, especially if you share any personal information

    Security Policy Users are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the site. By way of example, you are prohibited from (a) accessing data not intended for such user or logging onto a server or an account which the user is not authorized to access; (b) attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security without proper authorization; (c) attempting to interfere with service to any user, host or network; (d) sending unsolicited mail, including promotions and/or advertising of products or services.