Scam Alert: Find a COVID Vaccine, but Avoid Criminals
Bev O'Shea, NerdWallet
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This article was first published on NerdWallet.com.
The rollout of COVID vaccines offers rich opportunities for scammers: There’s not yet enough supply for everyone who wants a shot. Eligibility rules and sign-up procedures vary by location and change frequently. Everyone is tired of pandemic restrictions and desperate to hear — and believe — that they can get that coveted jab sooner.
It can be hard to know if a call, text or email is the result of signing up for a waitlist or because a scammer sees you as a potential target.