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Gardai warn about scammers targeting people about fake Covid vaccines

Jan 25, 2021 14:03
By Shannonside News
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Gardai warn about scammers targeting people about fake Covid vaccines

Scammers, pretending to be from the HSE, are contacting people about fake Covid-19 vaccines. Gardaí say fraudulent texts and calls are asking people for

Scammers, pretending to be from the HSE, are contacting people about fake Covid-19 vaccines.

Gardaí say fraudulent texts and calls are asking people for sensitive data, including PPS numbers and dates of birth.

They’re also promising to administer Covid-19 vaccines at home, which can lead to people revealing they live alone or sharing their home address.

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The HSE says they will never ask for personal information over the phone or via text and ask anyone who thinks they may have shared their details with a scammer should contact gardaí.

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