US Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin of the Middle District of North Carolina urged the public to be aware regarding fraudulent postings, cards, or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the United States Department of Justice’s seal. An example of these cards appears below:
These postings, cards, and flyers were not issued by the Department of Justice and are not endorsed by the Department. “Do not be fooled by the chicanery and misappropriation of the DOJ eagle,” said US Attorney Martin. “These cards do not carry the force of law. The ‘Freedom to Breathe Agency,’ or ‘FTBA,’ is not a government agency.”
