Scam alert: Officials warn against fake vaccine emails circulating in Virginia Beach
The fake is similar to the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health s appointment invitation emails, but it demands money in exchange for a vaccine. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:13 PM EST February 12, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. As vaccine distribution drags along, there are people trying their best to rip you off.
Over the last 24 hours Virginia Beach Department of Public Health officials found out a vaccination appointment email is circulating that looks almost identical to the one they send out, but it’s a fake!
“This is a public health emergency,” said VBDPH Emergency Manager Bob Engle. “That is when you see some of these bad characters come out to take advantage of people.”