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Fake text messages being sent about Houston-area COVID-19 vaccinations, officials say

Amanda Cochran, Digital Special Projects Manager

Published: February 9, 2021 at 1:51 PM

HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department said Tuesday that fraudulent text messages are being sent about area COVID-19 vaccinations.

A tweet noted that the United Memorial Medical Center’s Delmar Stadium event is only open by appointment and that there is not a vaccination event this weekend at Baker Ripley.

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ALERT: We're aware of two fraudulent text messages about #COVID19 vaccinations.

Facts:
1. @HoustonUmmc's Delmar Stadium is open only by appt.
2. There is not a vaccination event this weekend at @BakerRipley.

Do not provide personal info in response to these messages. #hounews pic.twitter.com/TiV0PzDtTR
— Houston Health Dept (@HoustonHealth) February 9, 2021

The department noted that it’s important to not provide personal information in response to these messages if you receive them.

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