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global1

(25,272 posts)
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:02 AM Jul 2021

Beware: Of Fake 'Proof Of Vaccination' Cards.....

If you know people that used fake ID's to get into bars before they turned 21 - many of those same are now getting their hands on fake 'proof of vaccination' cards.

In many cities around the country - getting into certain summer events required one to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test for Covid.

There's a rash of fake 'proof of vaccination' cards going around - and what I fear is that many well intentioned summer events will turn into 'super spreaders' because of those people willing to take a chance on their life as well as others by using a fake 'proof of vaccination' card.

This use of these fake cards seems to be most prominently used by youths - who think they are invulnerable to Covid and this latest delta variant.

They are putting themselves, their family and the rest of us in danger because they think they've outsmarted the system.

Beware!!! - Just Beware!!!

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Beware: Of Fake 'Proof Of Vaccination' Cards..... (Original Post) global1 Jul 2021 OP
Because It's Better To PAY For A Fake Card, Than Get a FREE Shot SoCalDavidS Jul 2021 #1
We need to take a clue from France nykym Jul 2021 #2
It is a violation of Federal law to counterfeit these cards because they display the official logo hlthe2b Jul 2021 #3
My friend who I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #4
Mine looks like it would be real easy to fake captain queeg Jul 2021 #5
I've yet to encounter a place that requires a vaccination card. fescuerescue Jul 2021 #6

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
1. Because It's Better To PAY For A Fake Card, Than Get a FREE Shot
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:05 AM
Jul 2021

Nobody here should be surprised by this.

The lack of a coherent "passport" program by the government, and the whole Bullshit reaction of the Morons that make up a significant % of the population, led to this.

nykym

(3,063 posts)
2. We need to take a clue from France
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:10 AM
Jul 2021

“ French President Emanuel Macron's statement:
“I no longer have any intention of sacrificing my life, my time, my freedom and the adolescence of my daughters, as well as their right to study properly, for those who refuse to be vaccinated. This time you stay at home, not us. "

Link to the post:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215649287

hlthe2b

(102,381 posts)
3. It is a violation of Federal law to counterfeit these cards because they display the official logo
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:13 AM
Jul 2021

of a Federal Agency (CDC). Thus, you can and should report those you know trafficking in this to your LOCAL FBI agency. Even if you think they won't take it seriously, if enough people report, they may well do so.

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004264531/fake-covid-vaccine-cards-keep-getting-sold-online-using-one-is-a-crime


Other than that, I don't know what "Beware" means. What else would you have us do?

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,480 posts)
4. My friend who
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:19 AM
Jul 2021

Just moved to a new house got a guy coming up to her offering to sell her a fake vaccination card.

She told him no she didn't want it.
And told the guy off.

Some assholes are selling these fake vaccine cards and making money off it.

We need official,plastic vaccination cards connected to a database that shows who is vaccinated and who isn't.

captain queeg

(10,252 posts)
5. Mine looks like it would be real easy to fake
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 12:43 PM
Jul 2021

It’s just a little paper rectangle with the dates filled in. I’ll have to pull it out a look it over, I’ve been thinking of getting it sealed in plastic (can’t think of the term now…dammit always forgetting words as I get older). But I’ve had documents in the past where I was told not to do that at any rate, I don’t see any bar code or reference that could be used quickly to verify.

fescuerescue

(4,448 posts)
6. I've yet to encounter a place that requires a vaccination card.
Thu Jul 22, 2021, 01:55 PM
Jul 2021

I know fake ones exist.

But what I haven't seen is anyone demanding these cards.

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