DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management office in Des Moines is cautioning Iowans to be aware of a fake letter that says the National Guard is mobilizing. The incident was reported when a resident in Guttenberg, Iowa received a letter through the mail. The message has been around since the beginning of the pandemic, falsely claiming that the National Guard is being mobilized to enforce a nationwide quarantine, and the letter is emblazoned with an official National Guard seal. Once again, this letter is not real. Make sure you’re getting your information from legitimate sources.
(contributed press release, Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management)