ICE launches Operation Stolen Promise 2.0 to combat COVID-19 vaccine fraud
Published: December 21, 2020 9:38 AM EST
Updated: December 21, 2020 5:45 PM EST
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it is preparing for a surge in anticipated fraud by criminal networks related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has launched Operation Stolen Promise 2.0, in an effort to identify and prevent the production, sale and distribution of unapproved or unauthorized COVID-19 products and drugs.
ICE HSI said they have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies that are currently developing vaccines and treatments.
“We are committed to protecting the American public and global supply chain from fraud related to COVID vaccines and treatments. We will continue to use our broad legal authorities and longstanding relationships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies and private sector partners to address this emerging public h
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Following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced today the seizure of two domain names, “mordernatx.com” and “regeneronmedicals.com,” which purported to be the websites of actual biotechnology companies developing treatments for the COVID-19 virus.
These spoofed websites were used to collect the personal information of individuals visiting the sites, in order to use the information for nefarious purposes, including fraud, phishing attacks, and/or deployment of malware. Individuals visiting those sites now will receive a message that the site has been seized by the federal government and be redirected to another site for additional information.
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BALTIMORE, MD The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has seized two domain names that were connected to COVID-19 phishing schemes.
“Mordernatx.com” and “regeneronmedicals.com,” purported to be the websites of actual biotechnology companies developing treatments for the COVID-19 virus, instead appear to have been used to collect the personal information of individuals visiting the sites, in order to use the information for fraud, phishing attacks, and deployment of malware. Individuals visiting those sites now will see a message that the site has been seized by the federal government and be redirected to another site for additional information.
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