COVID-19 Financial Support Loan Program Scam

The fake "COVID-19 Financial Support/Loan Program" email below is a scam. Therefore, if you have received it, please do not follow the instructions in it, just delete it. Do not call the fake telephone number [1 (989) 787 0591] in it or contact them via the email address in the message. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to steal their personal and financial information.

The "COVID-19 Financial Support/Loan Program" Scam

From: "Sr. Michael Simpkins" info@scrpk.com
Date: January 12, 2021 at 7:09:07 PM MST
Subject: COVID-19 Financial Support/Loan Program.
Reply-To: customersdirect909@gmail.com
Good Day:
This is an official message that may interest you:
We are aware that COVID–19 disorganized so many homes and businesses financially, that is why the World Bank engages in this program to help low/high class individuals around the globe in getting back to their feet. We (the agent) are commissioned to process your loan/claims in making sure the fund is approved and released to you within 72 hours.
We loan up to 10 million USD if you own a business that needs assistance with just 1% interest rate. For individuals you can get up to 500,000.00 USD within 72hours with just 1% interest rate.
If you are interested kindly write to us on Applicationunit@protonmail.ch
Or call us on +1 (989) 787 0591
More information will be given to you upon your response.
Contact person: James M. Boyd III
Warm Regards,
Sr. Michael Simpkins
The Official/Private Agent