A scammer who claimed to work for the British National Health Service injected a 92-year-old woman with a fake COVID-19 vaccine, which charged her about $ 218, according to a new report.
On December 30, the man showed up at the door of the non-agent in Surbiton, south-west London, claiming he was from the NHS and was there to administer the vaccine, Metro UK reported.
The suspicious gentleman let him in, and then stabbed her in the arm with a “dart-like instrument,” police said, according to the report.
He allegedly charged her 160 British pounds, about $ 218, for the fake vaccine, which she claimed the NHS would reimburse her for.
City of London police told the dam it was unclear what substance was being administered, if any, but the woman, who was checked at a local hospital, did not appear to be ill.
“This is an aggressive and totally unacceptable assault on a member of the public that will not be tolerated,” said Inspector Kevin Ives, according to Metro. “We are appealing to anyone who may have information that can help us identify this man to get in touch with. It is crucial that we catch him as soon as possible, as he is not only cheating individuals with money, but it can endanger people’s lives. ”
The suspect reportedly appeared Monday again at the woman’s home and demanded £ 100 more, about $ 136.
Surveillance images captured that day show him dressed in a navy blue tracksuit with white stripes on the side.
Police say the man, who speaks with a London accent, is in his thirties, about 5 feet by 9, with a medium structure and light brown hair and hair.