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Social media images of positive tests can be used by fraudsters to get around Covid-19 rules
Criminals making a profit from manufacturing and selling fake Covid-19 passports are hijacking the posts to get untested and unvaccinated people into events. Shahzad Ali, CEO at Get Licensed, said spotting fake passes has become an everyday part of the job for bouncers and bar staff.: ‘Our advice would be to avoid posting it on social media, don’t share the code from the lateral flow you have taken because others could register it as their test.
Several more are changing hands for £5 a pack amid widespread shortages due to increased demand over Christmas.
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