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Man charged after 'giving elderly woman fake COVID vaccine for £160'

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A man has been charged after being accused of giving an elderly woman a fake coronavirus vaccine. (Getty)

A 33-year-old man has been accused of giving a fake COVID-19 vaccine to an elderly woman for £160.

David Chambers, 33, of Surbiton, South West London, has been charged with two counts of fraud by false representation, one count of common assault, and two breaches of COVID regulations.

He is alleged to have given the fake vaccine to the woman at her home.

Chambers has been remanded in custody and will appear at Kingston Crown Court on 12 February.

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City of London Police said coronavirus vaccines will only be available from the NHS, though the health service, your employer, a GP or a local pharmacy could contact you about one.

Vaccines are delivered for free, the police stressed, and the NHS will never ask for bank details, your PIN or turn up at your home to administer a vaccine unannounced.

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of fraud can report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.