Fake Covid report scam: Mumbai police warns people about fraud

As the country deals with the second wave of coronavirus, cyber fraudsters have cropped up to con people who are looking to get themselves tested for Covid-19.

The fast-spreading infection has led to a heavy rush at civic and state-run hospitals. Due to this, many citizens are opting for private laboratories for Covid-related tests, say officials.

People are trying to search for nearby private labs through their phones and computers.

The scammers take advantage of the situation and pose to offer a home visit to collect samples. They then cheat patients by either sending a fake negative report or going untraceable.