Getting paid for a COVID-19 study or trial? Double check to see if it s a scam
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads is seeing some scams develop due to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 5:53 PM EST December 16, 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has reported over 1,000 COVID-19 scams across the nation. Some of those schemes were tracked in Hampton Roads.
BBB Greater Hampton Roads Marketing and Communication Director, Jamie Howell, said fraudsters are sending emails, text messages and even physical mail to ensnare their victims.
“There are scams regarding trials for vaccines, there are scams regarding getting higher on the list to get your vaccines sooner and there’s scams regarding seeing if your immune and you need to get the vaccine, she explained.