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.
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