The Better Business Bureau has received reports of scammers contacting Floridians by email, text message and phone call offering compensation in exchange for completing a fake COVID-19 vaccine survey. Their goal—to access personal information.
Scammers can use this information to steal money, set up new credit cards in the victim’s name or commit identity theft.
To avoid this devious scheme:
- Know that scammers may impersonate the CDC, vaccine providers or other medical organizations;
- Do not automatically trust the number listed on your caller ID;
- Ignore solicitations requesting personal information or payment; and
- Avoid clicking on links in emails or text messages offering compensation in exchange for filling out COVID-19 vaccination surveys.
You can report vaccine survey scams, or other suspicious activity, to my office by calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or online at MyFloridaLegal.com.
By knowing scammers' tricks and reporting fraud, you can help us build a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issues Consumer Alert about COVID-19 vaccine survey scam, WCTV
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Ashley Moody Secures More Funds for Floridians in Settlement With Keurig Over Antitrust Case, Florida Daily
State Attorney General Warns About Post-Hurricane Scams, WJCT
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