MADISON, Wis.– As case numbers continue to climb, the CDC is recommending everyone consider upgrading their masks. Tight-fitting masks like N95’s are designed to protect both the person wearing them and the people they come in contact with.

But if yours isn’t real, you’re likely walking around with a false sense of security.

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Counterfeit masks are currently the number one coronavirus scam reported to the Better Business Bureau.

Here are four ways to determine if yours is fake:

Pharmacies, grocery stores, and even Home Depot sell N95s, but locally, finding masks in-stock is often a challenge. Your best bet may be ordering them online for curbside pickup, through Amazon, or directly through NIOSH-approved companies.

Click here for a list of verified N95 manufacturers.

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