‘AntiVaxMomma’ accused of selling bogus vaccination cards

‘AntiVaxMomma’ accused of selling bogus vaccination cards

This undated image provided by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California shows two fake CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards that are part of a criminal complaint. With more than 600 colleges and universities now requiring proof of COVID-19 inoculations, an online industry has sprung up offering fake vaccine cards. Dozens of students interviewed by the Associated Press said they were aware of fake covid-19 vaccination cards, though none admitted to actually using one. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California via AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes. Prosecutors say Jasmine Clifford, of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, sold about 250 fake vaccine cards in recent months. Officials say her co-conspirator, Nadayza Barkley, of Long Island, entered at least 10 names into the state’s vaccine database for an extra $250 fee per customer. Online court records did not list lawyers for Clifford or Barkley who could comment. Thirteen alleged card purchasers have also been charged.

Photo: This undated image provided by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California shows two fake CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards that are part of a criminal complaint. (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California via AP)