Warning from North Yorkshire Police to be vigilant for Covid vaccine scam
Fraudsters are taking advantage of public fears with new vaccine scam.
North Yorkshire Police has been made aware of a new scam where individuals are being approached through a text message or email with an offer of paying to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Police are asking people to not click on any links in messages or emails and to delete it immediately if you receive any communication.
The genuine vaccine is free of charge so police say any approaches or adverts for a vaccine in return for payment are highly likely to be a scam.
North Yorkshire Police are urging people to be very cautious of any website or communication which asks for personal and/or bank details and advise never to click or follow any links in a text message or email.
They're advising people of the best way to find information, which is from GOV.UK, or any other agency.
A police spokesperson, said: "Unfortunately, this is yet another example of how scammers are using the Covid-19 pandemic to target people and prey on their fears.
"We have also received reports of cold callers using the same approach to offer the vaccine in return for payment. This is a scam. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately."
If you think you have been the victim of a scam then please report this to North Yorkshire Police by calling 101.