Don't fall for scams promising COVID-19 vaccinations | Turkeys and Trophies

Don’t fall for scams promising COVID-19 vaccinations | Turkeys and Trophies
Updated Jan 02, 2021;
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It was inevitable: With so many people wondering when and where they’ll receive COVID-19 vaccinations, scammers
are looking for a piece of the action — even though the region’s two hospital networks, Lehigh Valley and St. Luke’s, say they will be providing the shots for free. People have begun getting emails, texts and robocalls offering priority placement on waiting lists for vaccination, or doses shipped directly to one’s home, Pennsylvania State Police reported. Posts on social media are luring people to websites where they’re asked to give up identifying information such as addresses and credit card numbers. “This is the beginning of a sustained effort of vaccine distribution over the next several months,” state police said in a news release. “While there have been scams related to other aspects of the pandemic, such as price gouging and investment fraud as well as scams related to the stimulus programs, scammers have been changing their tactics and have moved on to the vaccine distribution process.” Police advise not giving out personal information and waiting for directions from public health officials on the availability of vaccines.

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