DES MOINES, Iowa—Warnings were issued within the past week that potential scams would appear once a vaccine for COVID-19 was made available.  Now, Aging Resources would like to raise awareness to the latest scam, THE COVID VACCINE SCAM!

WRONG Information:

The scammer calls to offer to sell a ticket of some kind to you or an older adult guaranteeing a place on a waiting list to get the COVID vaccine.

CORRECT Information:

The Vaccine is FREE! The vaccine is not available to the public yet and there is NO waiting list. The only charge to an individual associated with the vaccine would be if you make an appointment with your doctor, then the clinic can charge for an office visit, BUT NOT THE VACCINE!

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors. We all need to be vigilant in the fight against spreading wrong information and in efforts to shut the scammers down!

Please contact Aging Resources (515)255-1310 if you have questions, concerns, or would like to talk through any questionable calls or correspondence you have received.

You may also contact your County Public Health Office with questions or concerns. Boone County Public is available at 515-432-1127.

(contributed press release)