Hawaii State Department of Health issued the following announcement on Dec. 24.
The Department of Homeland Security is informing the public to be on the lookout for possible fraud involving counterfeit vaccines and treatments.
Here are six ways you can protect yourself:
1) Always consult with a licensed medical professional to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine or treatment.
2) Do not purchase COVID-19 vaccines and treatments over the Internet.
3) Do not purchase COVID-19 vaccines and treatments through an online pharmacy.
4) Ignore unsolicited offers for vaccinations and miracle treatments or cures.
5) Don’t respond to texts, emails or robocalls about vaccines and treatments.
6) Be wary of ads for vaccines and treatments on social media.
Report any suspicious activity involving COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to COVID19FRAUD@dhs.gov
Original source can be found here.
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