Cons, Frauds and Scams
Anthrax Contamination Scam
There are now scam artists preying on the fears about anthrax
contamination and other terrorist ploys. The Better Business
Bureau warns of the following types of questionable offers:
- An anthrax exterminator that promises to sterlize
surfaces within 8 seconds...at a cost of $100.
- A steam sterilizer than can sterilize and dry up to 100
envelopes in 40 minutes...at a cost of $2,800.
- A special soap or disinfectant to protect against all
virus-based diseases.
- A home testing kit to detect anthrax.
Beware of advertisements for "cure-alls" for anthrax
or any other biochemical substance, such as anthrax vaccines or
herbal remedies.
As always, before making a purchasing
decision, check out the business with the BBB and resist the
urge to act immediately without doing your homework.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2030