INTERPOL WARNS OF FAKE COVID-19 VACCINE THREAT

INTERPOL has issued a global alert warning governments and health officials of fraud schemes run by organised crime groups offering fake COVID-19 vaccines. The international law enforcement agency acted after reports of 60 cases in 40 countries where health officials received fraudulent offers for vaccines. Fraudsters claiming to represent vaccine manufacturers or legitimate distributors have been targeting the professional and personal email accounts of individuals with purchasing power to help curb the pandemic. They have also made phone contact and created ...


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