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FBI says beware of COVID vaccine-related scams

You don't need to pay out-of-pocket

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By: Tom Maccabe

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INDIANAPOLIS — With the COVID-19 vaccine now in use, it's only a matter of time before scam artists look to make a quick buck off the unsuspecting.

The FBI has put come up with a list of the sort of potential scams you should be aware of.

You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine.
You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access.
Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown sources.
Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment.

If you think you've been scammed, the FBI wants to hear from you at: 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to this link: https://www.ic3.gov/