COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers
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A press release of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina of Thursday, June 25, 2020, titled COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers. U.S. Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin urged the public to be aware of fraudulent postings, cards or flyers on the internet about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The release states that such exempt cards are not authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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You are here Justice News Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Middle District of North Carolina FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 25, 2020 COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers “Exempt” Cards not Authorized by U.S. Department of Justice GREENSBORO, NC — U.S. Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin of the Middle District of North Carolina today urged the public to be aware regarding fraudulent postings, cards, or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the United States Department of Justice’s seal. An example of these cards appears below: These postings, cards, and flyers were not issued by the Department of Justice and are not endorsed by the Department. “Do not be fooled by the chicanery and misappropriation of the DOJ eagle,” said U.S. Attorney Martin. “These cards do not carry the force of law. The ‘Freedom to Breathe Agency,’ or ‘FTBA,’ is not a government agency.” U.S. Attorney Martin urges the public not to rely on the information contained in these postings and flyers and to visit http://www.ADA.gov for official information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information and technical assistance about the ADA, please contact the ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (voice) and 800-514-0383 (TTY). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth facial coverings in areas where social distancing guidelines may be difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transition. The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the Department of Justice. Learn more about the history of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years . # # # Component(s): USAO - North Carolina, Middle Updated June 26, 2020
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