Beware Of Vaccine Scams

As COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available in the region, especially for those 65 and better, the Senior Resource Center is warning individuals not to fall victim to vaccine-related scams.

"In some areas of the country, older adults have been asked to pay for vaccines, for positions on a waiting list or to get early access. Others are asked to go through unverified platforms in an attempt to gain payment and personal information from seniors," said Sonja Shoemaker, Senior Resource Center executive director. "Although we are not aware of these problems locally, people still s...