Federal agencies warn of emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines

WASHINGTON – The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.

The FBI, HHS-OIG and CMS have received complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain personally identifiable information and money through various schemes as they work with law enforcement partners and the private sector to identify cyber threats and fraud in all forms.

The public should be aware of the follow...