Better Business Bureau warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams
Better Business Bureau warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams By KAUZ Team | January 25, 2021 at 9:50 PM CST - Updated January 25 at 9:50 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - With coronavirus vaccine scams on the rise, the North Texas Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some tips to steer clear of those phony calls.
The BBB has been receiving reports of scam calls, social media messages and emails since COVID-19 vaccine distribution entered full swing.
The scam reportedly works like this:
You get a messages saying that you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; it appears to come from a friend, a public health official or someone from a local hospital or clinic
San Diego police warn of coronavirus vaccine scams
Nathan Sharkey
and last updated 2021-01-17 18:48:51-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) The San Diego Police Department s Facebook page warned residents on Saturday that scammers could use coronavirus vaccines as a way to swindle the public.
Currently in San Diego county, many high-risk Americans, mostly those who work in health care settings or those who live or work in assisted living facilities, are getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. The vaccines, however, likely wonât reach the broader American public for at least several months.
SDPD issued a series of recommendations to prevent getting conned.
Florida bill would make vaccine scams a third-degree felony in the state
There have been several reports of scammers targeting seniors, offering to schedule them for a vaccine but requiring personal information and a fee. Now, state lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to make these kinds of scams a third-degree felony.
By: WFTS Staff
and last updated 2021-01-14 17:28:46-05
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. â Meg Bourbonniere is a recently retired nurse who specialized in geriatric patients. Itâs why she is very protective of older adults who are at risk for many types of abuse.
âFinancial, emotional, physical, so people are always looking to take advantage of vulnerable people,â she said.
There have been several reports of scammers targeting seniors, offering to schedule them for a vaccine but requiring personal information and a fee. Now, state lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to make these kinds of scams a third-degree felony.
7 On Your Side helps you protect your identity and your money.
It s the latest COVID con job. Too good to be true offers, for just a few bucks let you jump the line to get a dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine currently not offered to the general public.
But, be wary before you click on an attachment or fork over any funds.
Would you pay $250 to get the COVID-19 vaccine? That s what scammers are hoping. Phony offers are on the dark web. A vial of vaccine provides them hundreds in Bitcoin.
The next scam is phishing attacks. The phony emails spoof a health care provider, saying you can reserve your vaccine today just fill out the form. When you do, you ll be giving your personal information to an ID thief.