Since the United States and European countries began to require proof of vaccination for their citizens to be able to go to work, to restaurants, and to attend other events, forged vaccination certificates have gradually become in high demand.
Federal workers in the United States must be vaccinated or tested frequently, wear protective masks, and practice social distancing, whereas in California, government employees must be vaccinated or tested weekly. In addition, the city of New York has already decided on its plans to require evidence of vaccination for customers admitted to restaurants and gyms.
Although you may be fined $ 750,000 for being caught with a fake vaccination certificate, last week two American travelers were caught using fake vaccination cards and fined $ 19,720 each.
“Both under federal law and under state law, the creation, sale, purchase, use or even mere possession of one of these fake vaccination cards is a crime,” the law said.
Counterfeit certificates are used mainly by college students who enter into transactions through Telegram.
Last month, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that all people entering restaurants, cafes, hospitals, shopping malls or going on long train journeys must present a “sanitary pass” indicating that the owner has been vaccinated against COVID-19. or has a negative virus test result.
The country has also decided to charge tourists for COVID-19 tests at border controls, thus abolishing the policy of free use to raise awareness and increase interest in vaccination.
“As part of the population tries to avoid new measures, the dark network responds to the real market, and thus demand generates supply,” said Dmitry Galiv, a researcher at the cybersecurity company.
The offenders were also arrested for personally selling fake vaccination cards. The owner of a bar in California was recently arrested after demanding $ 20 for offering fake vaccination cards.
Fake vaccination cards have appeared in Italy, where about 30 profiles on social networks have dealt with fake certificates, and more than 500 of them have been sold illegally.