Home » Health » The scammer who injected a 92-year-old woman in England with a fake covid-19 vaccine The scammer who injected a 92-year-old woman in England with a fake covid-19 vaccine January 8, 2021 by world today news Drafting BBC World News — 1 hour Image source, London police — Caption, Police released CCTV footage of an individual who they want to speak to regarding the incident. — – A man posing as a UK National Health Service (NHS) worker injected a fake COVID-19 vaccine into a 92-year-old woman. – London police reported that they are looking for the individual who asked the woman for US $ 217 to allegedly vaccinate her. – He said it was “crucial” that he be captured as soon as possible, as “it could endanger people’s lives.” – Detective Kevin Ives described the incident as a “Disgusting and totally unacceptable assault.” – It comes after the NHS warned people that no one should show up at their doorstep offering a vaccine, after a series of fake text messages were sent. – Under current UK coronavirus vaccine rollout plans, it is the general practitioner or healthcare provider who will invite people to receive the vaccine. – “An instrument similar to a dart” Police said the victim allowed the man into his home on the afternoon of December 30 after being told he was from the NHS and was there to administer the covid-19 vaccine. – The woman said she was jabbed in the arm with a “dart-like instrument” before charging her US $ 217, which the man said would be reimbursed by the NHS. – Image source, London police — Caption, The man was seen in the Kingston-upon-Thames area of southwest London on January 4. — – Police said it was not known what substance, if any, was administered, but the woman had been checked at her local hospital. And it showed no ill effects. – Detective Ives requested information to help identify the suspect. – “It is crucial that we catch him as soon as possible as he is not only defrauding people with money, but he can endanger people’s lives“he added. – The man made a second visit to the woman’s home on January 4, when he asked for another £ 100 (US $ 135), police said. – Police released CCTV footage on Friday of a man wearing a navy blue sports suit with white stripes down the side, whom they want to speak to in connection with the incident. – A spokesman for the UK Department of Health said: “The NHS in England will never ask you for bank details, PIN numbers or passwords when contacting you about a vaccine.” – “Any communication claiming to be from the NHS but requesting a payment, or bank details, is fraudulent and should be ignored and reported to the police“. – “You will never be charged for the vaccine,” the spokesperson added. – — – Now you can receive notifications from BBC Mundo. Download the new version of our app and activate them so you don’t miss our best content. — Related posts:With the arrival of two new shipments of the Sinopharm vaccine, Argentina exceeded 67.5 million dose..."The Calorie Content of Vermicelli vs Rice: Which is Healthier for You?"Medical student wants to bring new blood to the coffee industry in HaitiReport on the Eighth Medical Conference on Psychiatry for the Armed ForcesShare this:FacebookX Related Samsung’s 27-inch 240Hz curved gaming monitor is $ 90 cheaper 15 Times Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle Dressed Up Like Princess Diana And They Left Us A Bittersweet Taste Leave a Comment Cancel replyCommentName Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.