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How to avoid at-home COVID test scams as demand skyrockets amid surge in cases
Read full article: How to avoid at-home COVID test scams as demand skyrockets amid surge in casesLocal 4′s Hank Winchester went looking for at-home COVID tests and discovered that while they are hard to find in Metro Detroit, it’s not impossible to find them.
Oakland County officials warn residents about COVID-19 vaccine phone scam
Read full article: Oakland County officials warn residents about COVID-19 vaccine phone scamOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Officials in Oakland County are warning the community about a scam related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. A caller has reportedly been reaching out to residents and asking questions in order to schedule a vaccine appointment and then is asking for personal and financial information. READ: FBI: Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccines online“Oakland County will never ask for any financial information including credit card or social security numbers,” Leigh-Anne Stafford, a health officer for Oakland County, said. “If you are unsure if it is a scam, avoid sharing any personal information over the phone, and report it to the authorities.”AdREAD: More scam coverage
Scammers look to take advantage of people who want COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Scammers look to take advantage of people who want COVID-19 vaccineDETROIT – With the Pfizer vaccine potentially getting emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, scammers are already lined up ready and waiting. Scammers want to trick people to get their money and personal information. READ: A look at the small town in Michigan working on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine“A big day as the first COVID-19 vaccine administered in the UK,” Melanie Duquesnel with the Better Business Bureau said. “A big day for healthcare, and a big day for scammers who are already looking to make their move.”Some people are already receiving calls and emails telling people if they want the vaccine they’re going to need to pay up. READ: What will the COVID-19 vaccine cost?