PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Now more than ever, residents should rely on trusted sources of information for access to COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and future monoclonal antibody treatment locations in Pasco County. As demand for testing increases, so does the risk for potential scams.
Residents are urged to be on the lookout for fraudulent COVID-19 products and practices, especially as it pertains to testing. Further, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen unauthorized fraudulent test kits for COVID-19 being sold online.
Helpful tips for residents:
- Rely on trusted sources of information for COVID-19 testing and locations.
- Check to make sure a COVID-19 testing location is legitimate.
Residents are encouraged to be cautious of:
- Unexpected phone calls or visitors offering COVID-19 tests or supplies.
- Offers or advertisements for COVID-19 testing on social media sites.
- Purchasing at-home testing kits from street vendors.
- Individuals going door-to-door selling at-home testing kits.
- Links that seem questionable or are from unverified sources offering COVID-19 testing options.
Resources for reporting fraud and scams:
- Complaints about fraudulent activity related to COVID-19 testing can be reported to the State of Florida Attorney General at MyFloridaLegal.com or call 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226).
- Complaints regarding laboratories associated with COVID-19 testing sites can be reported to the Agency for Health Care Administration by emailing CAU@AHCA.MyFlorida.com.
If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General at TIPS.HHS.GOV or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).
If you suspect illegal activity relating to FDA-regulated products, including fraudulent COVID-19 treatments, vaccines, and tests, report it to the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations at AccessData.FDA.gov/Scripts/Email/OC/OCI/Contact.cfm
COVID-19 TESTING: Available at the Gulf View Square Mall seven days a week from 7 am – 7 pm. Visit bit.ly/PascoCOVIDtesting for more info.
COVID-19 VACCINES: COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the days listed below at the following DOH -Pasco Clinics:
- Tuesday and Thursday’s ONLY at: 10841 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654
- Monday and Friday’s ONLY at: 13941 15th St., Dade City, FL 33525
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