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SHA warns of fake text messages about COVID vaccinations

Mar 25, 2022 | 2:56 PM

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it’s aware of scam text messages that are making the rounds.

One coming from a Manitoba phone number said the SHA is paying people $100 to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The text message includes a link to apply for the payment.

The SHA reminded people who receive those texts that it only sends out text messages to confirm a booked appointment or to notify them of a PCR test result.

“The Saskatchewan Health Authority does not provide payments to individuals receiving the COVID-19 vaccine,” the authority added in an emailed statement.