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More and more people are reporting that they have been the target of a vaccine fraud attempt. Now 1177 Vårdguiden urges the public to be vigilant.
The care guide cautions against vaccine scammers who often seek bank identification information. Stock Photography.
According to the police, the number of complaints of vaccination fraud was higher in February than in January. About 95 percent of those affected are 65 or older.
The police had previously come out and alerted about the phenomenon and now they are also 1177 urging citizens to be alert.
– – We received information from the police that the fraud attempt has increased considerably. People have claimed that they are calling from the health center or from 1177 and that they have time for the vaccination. It’s incredibly ruthless because so many want a vaccine right now, says Sofie Zetterström, 1177 business area manager.
Since the turn of the year, the police have received 116 complaints of vaccination fraud. The number has increased from 44 in January to 72 in February.
The fraud is often carried out by tricking victims into confirming their identity or a vaccination period through their bank box or bank identification. Sometimes it can be an offer to get a vaccine for a fee, even if the vaccine is free.
In some cases, scammers have also made home visits or sent text messages asking victims to click on a link and log in with a bank ID.
– Care never calls and asks you to log in with a bank ID. Then you should immediately hang up and call the police, says Sofie Zetterström and continues:
– The challenge is that regions act a little differently when you ask for vaccines, but it is always the case that you receive a call in some way.
This is what you do if you have been the victim of fraud
• Contact your bank directly.
• Report to the police and get help from people close to you.
• Call 112 for an ongoing violation.
• Call 114 14 if it is not an emergency.
Source: 1177 Vårdguiden
