Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Some scammers are attempting to take advantage of Floridians by charging them for vaccine appointments. They are contacting citizens over the phone and online.
Please note: No county in Florida is charging for vaccine reservations.
Immediately report any time someone asks you to pay them to reserve a spot for you to get a vaccine.
In a recent Consumer Alert, Attorney General Moody recommended the following tips to help Floridians avoid COVID-19 vaccine-related scams:
- Know that anyone asking for money in exchange for an appointment is a scam.
- Check with county health departments for local vaccine distribution guidelines.
- Be wary of any website where pop-up ads solicit a vaccine appointment.
- Look for “https” or a padlock icon in the website name to ensure that you are on a secure website.
- Report suspicious solicitations or COVID-19 vaccine-related advertisements to the Attorney General’s Office by calling 1(866)9NO-SCAM or visiting MyFloridaLegal.com.
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