CONNECTICUT – State officials warn residents of possible coronavirus scams.
No one has to pay for early access to the vaccine, and health insurance is not required to receive it, officials said. Patients also do not have to pay to put their name on a list to receive the vaccine.
People should also ensure that emails about vaccines come from a legal source, officials said.
Suspected fraud or deception can be reported to the State Department of Consumer Protection using the department’s website or email. Suspicious activities related to dissemination practices can be reported to local law enforcement or local public health officials.
“This is an important time for Connecticut’s response efforts, and I’m glad we’re one of the states leading the country in our vaccination efforts,” Government Secretary Ned Lamont said in a news release. “But I know where success is, scams can follow, and we can not allow bad actors to interfere with our efforts to ensure that our residents are healthy, and we strongly reject this pandemic. I encourage anyone who has suspicious behavior or see signs “of a scam to report it.”