Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine. (Photonews via Getty Images)

By David Opinko

Scam alert: Pay to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine

Feb 4, 2021 | 3:08 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Alberta Health Services is warning of a new COVID-19-related scam.

They have received several reports of people being called by someone who claims to be with AHS.

The person on the receiving end is told that Albertans over the age of 75 can book their COVID-19 immunization for a fee.

Vaccines for COVID-19 in the province are provided for no charge.

“AHS will never ask for payment for COVID-19 immunization.”

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If you receive a call like this, hang up the phone immediately and report the matter to the non-emergency line of your local police.

More details on COVID-19 vaccination in Alberta can be found here as well as a FAQ page from the Government of Alberta here.

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