CROMWELL, Conn. — The Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut is warning residents about a “relief check” phone call scam that has been problematic throughout the state and country.

The new phishing scam works by telling victims they have an unpaid “relief check” waiting. To claim the check, victims are informed by an official message that they must visit a website.

When they go online and visit that site, their personal and financial information is stolen.

Throughout the country, the BBB Scam Tracker has received over 800 reports in less than two months regarding this scam. In Connecticut, three residents filed a report about it this week alone.

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BBB officials reiterate that the scam attempt begins when a potential

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