(KLZA)-- As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins,  there are several signs of potential scams you should be aware of.

The scams include:
1) You are asked to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine.
2) You are asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access.
3) Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/ unknown sources.
4) Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment. 

You should protect yourself and never give out your personal information to unknown sources.  

If you believe you have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud,  immediately report it to:

HHS-OIG Hotline at 1800-HHS-TIPS
The FBI Hotline:  1-800-Call-FBI
or CMS/ Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE.