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Warning: Scammers tricking Florida seniors into paying for COVID-19 vaccines

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  January 6, 2021 10:32am EST
Coronavirus Vaccine
FOX 35 Orlando

COVID-19 vaccine registration scams

Scammers are trying to take advantage of those trying to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Beware: Scammers are trying to take advantage of those seeking COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Florida.

The health departments in Pasco and Pinellas counties say they have discovered fake Eventbrite websites to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations.    

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Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard counties all use the same site Eventbrite to book vaccine appointments.  

Officials say keep in mind, registration is free. So if there is a fee or cost, it's a scam.