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Scam problem: Officials warn that falsified vaccination cards could endanger lives and hurt efforts to end the pandemic

Mon, 2021-04-19 10:46 — mike kraft
‘Ripe for fraud’: Coronavirus vaccination cards support burgeoning scams Officials warn that the falsified cards could endanger lives and undermine efforts to end the pandemic. Dan Diamond Washington Post
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Justice Department charges nearly 500 persons for pandemic-related fraud.

Sun, 2021-03-28 19:48 — mike kraft
Nearly 500 charged with pandemic-related fraud: DOJ Nearly 500 people have been charged with coronavirus-related fraud, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Jordan Williams TheHill
Nearly 500 people have been charged with coronavirus-related fraud, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Facing sweltering soldiers and flooded ports, NATO addresses climate change

Wed, 2021-03-24 20:20 — mike kraft
Facing sweltering soldiers and flooded ports, NATO to focus on climate change Biden administration makes possible a shift that couldn’t happen under Trump. Michael Birnbaum, Missy Ryan Washington Post
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COVID-19 pandemic tensions prompt some attacks on health workers overseas

Tue, 2021-03-02 10:48 — mike kraft
COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma. Following the... AP NEWS

Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma.

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China arrests suspects in fake COVID-19 vaccine ring

Wed, 2021-02-03 19:59 — mike kraft
China arrests suspects in fake COVID-19 vaccine ring TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese police have arrested more than 80 suspected members of a criminal group that was manufacturing and selling fake COVID-19 vaccines, including to other countries.... AP NEWS

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese police have arrested more than 80 suspected members of a criminal group that was manufacturing and selling fake COVID-19 vaccines, including to other countries.

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A COVID-19 shot for $150? Online scams surge as slow vaccine rollout frustrates

Tue, 2021-01-05 10:52 — mike kraft
A COVID-19 shot for $150? Online scams surge as slow vaccine rollout frustrates As millions of people await their turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine that could be months away, scammers online, in emails and on messaging apps are luring victims with claims they can deliver shots within days for as little as $150. Tina Bellon U.S.
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From romance scams to phantom PPE, banks battle coronavirus crimewave

Thu, 2020-12-10 20:01 — mike kraft
From romance scams to phantom PPE, banks battle coronavirus crimewave Fraud risk analyst Rajendran Raj was used to the odd out-of-hours alert from authorities, but a call one Saturday in March heralded a new era, of tackling criminals seeking to cash in on coronavirus. Sinead Cruise, Lawrence White U.S.

LONDON (Reuters) - Fraud risk analyst Rajendran Raj was used to the odd out-of-hours alert from authorities, but a call one Saturday in March heralded a new era, of tackling criminals seeking to cash in on coronavirus.

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Facebook bans false claims about COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2020-12-03 10:23 — mike kraft
Facebook bans false claims about COVID-19 vaccines Facebook Inc on Thursday said it would remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts, following a similar announcement by Alphabet Inc's YouTube in October. Katie Paul, Elizabeth Culliford U.S.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Facebook Inc on Thursday said it would remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts, following a similar announcement by Alphabet Inc’s YouTube in October.

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Phishing ploy targets COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort

Thu, 2020-12-03 10:10 — mike kraft
Phishing ploy targets COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort BOSTON (AP) — IBM security researchers say they have detected a cyberespionage effort using targeted phishing emails to try to collect vital information on the World Health Organization's... AP NEWS
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Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions

Fri, 2020-11-27 11:27 — mike kraft
Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions Britain asked its regulator on Friday to assess AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for a possible rollout, while the Philippines and Thailand secured millions of doses, giving the shot a vote of confidence after experts raised questions about trial data. Alistair Smout, Karen Lema U.S.
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