WASHINGTON - As the country begins its largest vaccination effort in history against COVID-19, federal officials are warning Americans to stay vigilant and be on the lookout for potential scams.The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access.Offers to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment, or advertisements for a COVID-19 vaccine through social media, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited sources are also signs of potential fraud, the FBI warned.
The agency warned that individuals should never give out personal information to unknown sources.Anyone who is a victim of a scam or.