Wisconsin: Department of agriculture shares tips to avoid vaccine trial imposter scams

Researchers in Wisconsin are recruiting participants for COVID-19 vaccine research, and scammers are beginning to take advantage. Several Wisconsin state departments, including the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, have published guidelines to avoid becoming a victim of a vaccine research imposter scam. Recommendations include:

• Verify the research study through local news sources
• Understand the personal information the study may need
• Never pay to participate