COLUMBIA, S.C. — Health officials warn South Carolina residents looking to get their vaccine to be aware of scammers targeting COVID-19 vaccine seekers, as they are looking to steal private information or money.
Officials with South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control provide these tips to protect yourself and others from scammers.
- State agencies, vaccine providers, and vaccine makers will not contact people and ask for personal information over the phone.
- The only time people should expect to share personal information with an approved vaccine provider is when they make an actual appointment with a real vaccine provider.
- No one should pay or provide personal information to join a vaccine waiting list or be promised early access to the vaccine.
- A list of locations of approved providers currently accepting appointments for the vaccine is available on DHEC’s vax locator map.
South Carolina officials say only individuals who fall under Phase 1a of its vaccine plan can receive their shots, and they ask everyone to remain patient until the vaccine becomes eligible to everyone.
If you are currently eligible in South Carolina, click here to find a COVID-19 vaccination location near you or call DHEC’s Care Line at 1-855-472-3432.
