Garda warns public on Covid 19 Vaccine scams in Ireland.

Garda came to know that many people received fraud text messages and calls regarding Covid 19 Vaccination. The messages demand poeple to reveal their private and sensitive information such as Date of Birth, Address, PPS number etc.

Many people have received phone calls where they are requested to make an appointment for a dose of Covid 19 vaccine at a random hospital. Garda have reported many cases where details are extracted through phone details and some even trace the address and administer vaccine by coming to their doorstep.

HSE says they they never call or text people, requesting their personal details or number and never asks for payment for the vaccine.The covid 19 Vaccine is free and not available privately.

Garda, HSE and Department of Health provides some tips and advice for the public to be aware of these frauds in the society.

  • Do not reveal your PPS number to anyone who makes a call. The HSE will never ask for your PPS number through calls or messages.
  • Never disclose your personal details or address.
  • HSE never requests people for the payment of Covid 19 vaccine.
  • Anyone who provides their details by mistake should report to the nearest Garda station.

Source: Garda.ie

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