Protect Yourself, Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams:

• You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine.
• You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list to get early access.
• Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone alls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown sources.
• Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment.

PROTECT YOURSELF. Do not give out your personal information to unknown sources.

If you believe you have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud, immeiately report it to:

• HHS-OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS | tips.hhs.gov
• FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI | ic3.gov
• CMS/Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE

For accurate, up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit:

• oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus
• fbi.gov/coronavirus
• justice.gov/coronavirus