A fraudster claiming to work for the UK’s National Health Service injected a 92-year-old woman with a fake COVID-19 vaccine – costing her about $ 218, according to a new report.
The scammer appeared at the non-agent’s door in Surbiton, south west London, on Dec. 30, claiming he was from the NHS and was there to administer the vaccine, Metro UK reported.
The unsuspecting senior let him in, and then he prodded her in the arm with a “dart-like tool,” police said, according to the report.
He allegedly charged her 160 British pounds – about $ 218, for the fake vaccine, which he claimed would be reimbursed by the NHS.
City of London police told the point of sale that it is unclear which substance, if any, was being administered, but the woman, who was checked at a local hospital, did not appear to be ill.
“This is a disgusting and totally unacceptable attack on a member of the public that will not be tolerated,” Detective Kevin Ives said, according to Metro. “We appeal to anyone who has information that could help us identify this man to get in touch. It is critical that we get him as soon as possible because he is not only cheating money but can also endanger lives. “
The suspect reportedly came to the woman’s home again on Monday and asked for another 100 pounds, about $ 136.
CCTV footage taken that day shows him wearing a navy blue tracksuit with white stripes on the side.
Police say the man, who speaks with a London accent, is in his early 30s, about four feet tall, of medium build and with light brown hair combed back.