Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong are warning residents of scams that may be related to COVID-19 vaccines. State officials said.
Better Business Bureau warns about potential COVID-19 scammers
Better Business Bureau warns about potential COVID-19 scammers By Rachel Hirschheimer | February 18, 2021 at 10:08 AM EST - Updated February 19 at 8:23 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - There are many fake COVID-19 websites circulating online that may look real at first glance, but the Better Business Bureau is asking you to do your research before giving up any personal information.
“Criminals are out there today in the COVID world working hard. Every day they get up trying to figure out how to rip you off, steal your identity, and get into your bank account,” Barry Moore, president of the Central Virginia BBB, said.
New scam: COVID-19 vaccines âfor saleâ online
Warning about new online vaccine scam By Sara Goldenberg | February 9, 2021 at 8:40 PM EST - Updated February 10 at 4:04 AM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The COVID-19 vaccine is in high demand and scammers are trying to take advantage of you â by selling fraudulent versions online.
Itâs a new type of scam â vaccines for sale, according to a report obtained by CBS News.
In one example, an investigator said he paid $175 for a vaccine from another online seller.
Theyâre using social media sites like Facebook and Instagram to try to scam people.
You can read the full report from CBS News here.