Posted on 04/23/2021 8:58:48 AM PDT by Red Badger
The coronavirus pandemic has given scammers plenty of new opportunities to separate people from their money and personal information. The latest could keep people from getting properly vaccinated: Pfizer says it has identified fake COVID-19 shots in both Poland and Mexico.
The Wall Street Journal reports that about 80 people were administered the fraudulent vaccine in Mexico, with doses being sold for about $1,000 each. The fake vaccine found in Poland hadn't yet been used before it was distributed. Fortunately, those who received the counterfeit vaccinations seem to be unharmed.
Pfizer confirmed the report, tell CNET that finding the counterfeit vaccine wasn't completely unexpected. "We are cognizant that in this kind of environment," the company said, "Fueled by the ease and convenience of e-commerce and anonymity afforded by the internet -- the prevalence of fraud, counterfeit and other illicit activity as it relates to vaccines and treatments for COVID-19."
Pfizer says it has a team of former law enforcement and forensic specialists working to help prevent threats like counterfeiting or illegal vaccine sales. It's also quick to warn the public not to shop for vaccines online. "No legitimate vaccine is sold online," it said. "Only get vaccinated at official vaccination centers or by certified healthcare providers."
I’ve spoken to elderly people in America. The insurance is still charged. Not free.
What’s going on in other countries, no idea.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch or vax.
Betcha it’s going on here, too. Walgreens was giving saline “vaccines” and claimed it was a goof. How do you mistake a vaccine vial from a saline bag?
I guess they think covid is going to be with us forever and ever amen.
Oh, sure, companies are blaming supposed counterfeiters for the damage their experimental treatment is doing.
I’d like to get saline and proof of vaccination papers!
Fear sells. Demand drives prices. Excessively high prices cause folks to counterfeit the product.
“... If someone is charging you for a vaccine, it’s probably fake.”
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and If they were to become mandatory, I’d pray I got a fake... it’s probably safer for you than the real thing, ironically.
and If they were to become mandatory, I’d pray I got a fake...
it’s probably safer for you than the real thing, ironically.
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I got shot up in February with no side effects to date.
Must have been one of those fakes.......
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