A man accused of giving the 92-year-old woman a fake Covid-19 vaccine has been charged.
David Chambers is accused of breaking the woman enters Surbiton, London, on Wednesday 30 December – before you pay £ 160 and return on 4 January to get another £ 100 from her.
The 33-year-old was charged with two counts of fraud with false representation, assault by hitting, and two violations of Covid-19 restrictions on movement.
He denied all charges at Westminster court of law on Friday (January 15) and was remanded in custody for a hearing on February 12.
The victim told cops that she had been injected with a ‘dart like offer’ and asked to donate £ 160, which the fraudster told her would be repaid by the NHS.
City of London Police said no known who the woman was admitted to, but was examined in the hospital and showed no side effects from whatever it was.
However, the force warned the man ‘it can endanger people live ‘.
Speaking last week, Detective Inspector Kevin Ives said: “This is an unacceptable and inappropriate attack on a member of the public who is unacceptable.
“We are attractive to anyone with information that could help us identify this person to contact us.
“It is vital that we catch it as soon as possible because not only is it misleading individuals, it can endanger people’s lives.”
Remember, the vaccine is only available on the @NHSuk and it’s free.
If you receive an email, text message or phone call stating that you are from the NHS and being asked to provide financial details, or paying for the vaccine, it is a scam. seo #coronavirusfrauds pic.twitter.com/3f0X9ebGiw
– Action Cheating (@actionfrauduk) January 12, 2021
9 days agoPolice also issued a warning reminding people that Covid-19 vaccines never ask for money or bank information.
He said: “In the UK, coronavirus vaccines are only available through the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
“The NHS, your employer, doctor’s surgery or local pharmacy can contact you to get your vaccine. Remember, the vaccine is free. You will not be asked to pay at at any time. “
It’s important to remember that the NHS will never:
- ask for your bank account or card details
- ask your PIN or banking password
- arrive without warning at your home to give the vaccine
- ask to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving license, utility bills or payslips
To date, more than 4 million jobs have been provided in the UK.