As of Monday, Sept. 25, four free COVID-19 test kits may be ordered per household through COVIDtests.gov.

The tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2023. The kits will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. Many kits have had their expiration dates extended beyond what may be printed on the packaging.

Shipping is not charged, and no credit card or bank account number will be required. A name and shipping address are all that are requested. To get an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, submit an email address. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. So, remember:

Only visit COVIDtests.gov to order free test kits from the federal government. No one will call, text or email from the federal government to ask for information to “help” you order free kits. Don’t give out your credit card, bank account or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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