Scammers target those seeking COVID vaccinations at Ford Field
DETROIT – Many people are eager to receive the COVID vaccine at Ford Field and scammers are taking advantage of that interest.
Investigators have reported text and emails cams targeting people who live or work in Detroit. The scammers are often after personal information.
The thieves are requesting personal information to schedule a fake appointment.
READ : Registration for COVID-19 vaccine at Ford Field now open -- How to register
Scammers remain focused on taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic to gain access to your personal information. I cannot reiterate this enough: do not fall for these attempts. State and local health departments will never call you with threats or unrealistic demands that include you having to hand over information like your Social Security Number, birthdate or address.
Michigan Attorney General READ : Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases
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About the Authors Hank Winchester headshot
Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.
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Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.
