Governor Andy Beshear, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Secretary Eric Friedlander, and Dr. John Klein participated in a Tele-Town Hall with AARP Kentucky Monday morning. They discussed concerns from seniors over 60 that covered several COVID-19 topics, including scams and frauds.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron says his office is working very hard to protect Kentuckians from those who are attempting to illegally profit from consumers by engaging in fraud, scams, and price gouging during the coronavirus outbreak.
Since March, Cameron says his office has received 1,400 reports of suspected price gouging in the commonwealth.
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Cameron adds they have also ramped up their efforts to alert consumers about frauds and scams related to COVID-19, including scams claiming fake cure and prevention products.
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Cameron says they have launched two ways to report price gouging.
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Dr. John Klein with the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville touched on some of the questions he has been asked most, including payment for the COVID-19 test which is free in Kentucky.
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He also debunked some myths he has received calls about preventing the coronavirus, including can heat and humidity kill the virus as well as can it be transmitted through mosquitoes.
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Secretary Eric Friedlander says one of AARP’s biggest programs, Meals of Wheels, has been impacted during the COVID-19 outbreak with home deliveries increasing 150%. He adds it’s great to see how local communities have stepped up to help. He says they have also had to make changes for in-home services by using telecommuting and Skype and limiting in home visits.
In addition, Friedlander said for available AARP resources, seniors can call (877) 925-0037.
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