MOH warns of SMS scams as Singapore begins Covid-19 vaccination drive; 29 new imported cases on Jan 9

MOH put up a notice to urge people to be wary of scams regarding the vaccine. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Jan 9 (The Straits Times/ANN): As invitations roll out by text message for some to receive their Covid-19 vaccinations, scammers are jumping on the bandwagon to dupe other members of the public.

Text messages, purportedly from a pharmaceutical company approved to provide the Covid-19 vaccine, have asked recipients to click on a link or make a phone call to schedule appointments for vaccination.