Fraudulent texts and calls are doing the rounds in the region.
People in the midlands are being warned of potential scams relating to the covid vaccine.
Gardaí and the HSE say they're aware of the fraudulent text messages and calls, offering to organise a vaccination for a fee.
Crime Prevention Officer in Laois/Offaly, Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is urging people to be on-guard, adding that your local GP will be the first point of contact about vaccination or Covid testing:
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