Black market for fake COVID vaccination cards goes mainstream
Researchers have detected a surge in counterfeit card sellers using popular apps like WhatsApp and PayPal.
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Researchers have detected a surge in counterfeit card sellers using popular apps like WhatsApp and PayPal.
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