Scammers are going to scam.
Whenever a natural disaster strikes or national tragedy erupts, con artists usually aren’t far behind, poised to separate residents from their money and personal information.
And the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and ramp-up of vaccinations are another opportunity for such fraud, local police and health department officials warn.
In Norwich this week, police Chief Patrick Daley and Uncas Health District Director of Health Patrick McCormack released statements on possible phone and internet scams related to coronavirus vaccinations.
Both agencies were made aware by citizens of scammers who pose as vaccinators and ask for sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers and bank information.