And Los Angeles city officials are concerned residents here could be the next target. An offer for an underground COVID-19 vaccine, at about $80 a pop, recently surfaced in New York, Feuer said. While Los Angeles officials have not yet received complaints, Feuer said it’s likely only a matter of time. “Invariably scams that happen elsewhere happen in Los Angeles. Residents in Los Angeles who encounter fraud should report it to the city attorney’s office and the FTC, Feuer said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 16, 2020 21:23 UTC