The sale of the COVID-19 vaccine on the dark web continues.

[South Park]

You know, scammers really like newly innovation things approved by the government, its very clear to the  blind and audible to the deaf that corona virus vaccine is free across the countries, so scammers are creating means to fraud some people by giving them wrong information about sells of corona virus vaccine so that they will be able to sell their fake drugs or vaccine in the name of world health organization ( WHO) approval, which is absolutely wrong, how can it be possible to purchase vaccine with one thousand dollars ($1000) what of bitcoin while government is handling the issues of corona virus everywhere.

Scammers are just taking advantage of people, at least where I live and I suppose that in many other countries as well the vaccine is going to be up for purchase, so if you are not going to be in one of the groups that is going to be vaccinated first you will have the option to buy it, but right now that is nothing but a dream as there is simply not enough supply of the vaccine, so scammers are making use of these facts and they are trying to make it seem as if they have access to the vaccine and sell it on the black market for such an outrageous price.

[AndySt]

Scammers are just taking advantage of people, at least where I live and I suppose that in many other countries as well the vaccine is going to be up for purchase, so if you are not going to be in one of the groups that is going to be vaccinated first you will have the option to buy it, but right now that is nothing but a dream as there is simply not enough supply of the vaccine, so scammers are making use of these facts and they are trying to make it seem as if they have access to the vaccine and sell it on the black market for such an outrageous price.

In some countries, vaccine tourism has already begun to flourish, when wealthy citizens travel to one arab country to relax and get vaccinated in combination with rest outside of all queues. Scammers play on such strings of the soul of certain people who do not want to wait for their turn in the case of mass vaccination, want to use a vaccine that is not available in the country of residence or just save money.

[FlightyPouch]

You know, scammers really like newly innovation things approved by the government, its very clear to the  blind and audible to the deaf that corona virus vaccine is free across the countries, so scammers are creating means to fraud some people by giving them wrong information about sells of corona virus vaccine so that they will be able to sell their fake drugs or vaccine in the name of world health organization ( WHO) approval, which is absolutely wrong, how can it be possible to purchase vaccine with one thousand dollars ($1000) what of bitcoin while government is handling the issues of corona virus everywhere.

Yeah, that is just right but the worst thing here is that people are still buying those fake vaccines even though they already know that purchasing vaccines on the dark web is so risky. I know that people are desperate but are they really that desperate to buy vaccines through the dark web and not  in the actual hospitals or medical institutions?

[dupee419]

I do think that private sectors would definitely give a look at this for a bulk purchase of vaccines, though it's definitely fishy and I don't think any individual would actually buy these in the dark web since governments are ready to provide every citizen either a free vaccine or for a price, and because of this, scammers have a very low chance of scamming anyone, good luck to them.

[ranman09]

Probably those people in the tech industry and are anxious to have the vaccine as early as possible. If it's free then there is a possibility that it will somehow run supplies. Some people will probably wait for a lot longer than others.

But 1000usd for a vaccine is too much. I had news that 1 Moderna vaccine sells at 75usd only.

[Sithara007]

Probably those people in the tech industry and are anxious to have the vaccine as early as possible. If it's free then there is a possibility that it will somehow run supplies. Some people will probably wait for a lot longer than others.

But 1000usd for a vaccine is too much. I had news that 1 Moderna vaccine sells at 75usd only.

$75 is the price for which Moderna sells the vaccine to the governments around the world. That doesn't mean that it will be available privately for that much. As far as I know, none of the markets have been made available for private purchase. If that was the case, then we don't be reading about these ridiculous stories and people won't be getting scammed in the name of COVID 19 vaccines.

[NeverSop]

Not long ago. Interpol has issued warnings to corruption and illegal fraud on covid vaccine issues 19. Amidst the fragile life of pandemic, control and coordination with agencies become loose - lack of personnel, resources to protect coordination. This is really serious. Strong measures are needed in the coming time to ensure accuracy in order to maintain life for all citizens in the world.
https://www.interpol.int/News-and-Events/News/2020/INTERPOL-warns-of-organized-crime-threat-to-COVID-19-vaccines

[AniviaBtc]

Black markets are... black markets. They'll always find a way to sell anything at any given price. If people trust purchasing drugs through them, why are we surprised that they're purchasing vaccines as well?

The vaccine might be free in most countries, but for example in mine you have to sign up and wait in line for it. Hence, purchasing it off the black market makes you just theoretically skip the line.

If that's the case, if you're a customer in black market, it is really risky to buy vaccine because they can fake it.

It is much better to buy vaccine in the real supplier and in a guaranteed laboratory so that you can also secure your safety.

We all know that most of the activities in the black market are not safe and why will you risk your safety? Also don't rush on being vaccinated instead wait for the authorities or government to supply you a trusted vaccine because there's no huge difference if you will buy it in the black market and wait in the line for it.

[torrantz]

Referring to what has often happened is the crime of evil health workers, in my city, health workers are often caught.  maybe later some bad health workers buy the vaccine and then exchange it for expensive vaccines because currently, the price of vaccines from each pharmaceutical company is different..

I don't know whether this story is believable. The distribution of the vaccine is carefully controlled by the governments and every single vial is audited and accounted for. There may be a few corrupt healthcare workers in the system. But then stealing the vaccines would take active collusion from everyone involved, from the high ranking officials to the health care worker who is injecting the medication.

Maybe the people in dark web got it from 3rd world country which their distribution is somehow not carefully controlled and there's exploit in every corner? as I've heard many 3rd world countries already got vaccine either from china or western countries which make it possible for the illegal vaccine seller to obtain it ilegally.
But I doubt the vaccine they are selling is the real deal, maybe just some "fake vaccine" with no use whatsoever. Definitely would avoid at all cost, even if they sell it for pennies I won't buy LOL.

[Janation]

What are they thinking?

This is not desperation at all, this is just stupidity. How can someone trust the dark web? Doesn't mean that there is a vaccine in the dark web that means it is a legitimate vaccine, not even effective at least. I don't know where did they based their assumptions that they should buy these vaccine shots but this is just stupid.

[Mauser]

What are they thinking?

This is not desperation at all, this is just stupidity. How can someone trust the dark web? Doesn't mean that there is a vaccine in the dark web that means it is a legitimate vaccine, not even effective at least. I don't know where did they based their assumptions that they should buy these vaccine shots but this is just stupid.

In my country there is 0 chance of getting a real COVID 19 vaccine on the dark web. They are all fake at won't be worth anything. Worst case they could actually be harmful to you. I would advise strongly against buying any of those. So far the only people getting vaccinated are elderly people (80+ years) or hospital and retirment home staff. There seems to be a few rich people who make generous donations to retirement homes and then are able to get a vaccine with the elderly people even though they are much younger.

[southerngentuk]

I feel very lucky because the country in which I live the government is doing everything to ensure the health of its people and I am on the same side. I haven't seen this very common where I live, maybe illegal activities like this are difficult to do, but let's see what these horrible stories are doing, they're selling their conscience. In exchange for people's money, if someone is willing to pay to buy those things, it's bad.

[Janation]

What are they thinking?

This is not desperation at all, this is just stupidity. How can someone trust the dark web? Doesn't mean that there is a vaccine in the dark web that means it is a legitimate vaccine, not even effective at least. I don't know where did they based their assumptions that they should buy these vaccine shots but this is just stupid.

In my country there is 0 chance of getting a real COVID 19 vaccine on the dark web. They are all fake at won't be worth anything. Worst case they could actually be harmful to you. I would advise strongly against buying any of those. So far the only people getting vaccinated are elderly people (80+ years) or hospital and retirment home staff. There seems to be a few rich people who make generous donations to retirement homes and then are able to get a vaccine with the elderly people even though they are much younger.

Despite the country that you are in, I don't think it will be real.

We are talking about the deep web here, where a lot of creepy and illegal things can be bought. I don't think that is a reliable reason to say that there will be a legitimate vaccine that they can buy in there. Why not just wait for the vaccine and while they are waiting they just need to follow the safety precautions to avoid the virus. I know it is hard, that is just the same with the other countries.

[FlightyPouch]

I feel very lucky because the country in which I live the government is doing everything to ensure the health of its people and I am on the same side. I haven't seen this very common where I live, maybe illegal activities like this are difficult to do, but let's see what these horrible stories are doing, they're selling their conscience. In exchange for people's money, if someone is willing to pay to buy those things, it's bad.

I think all of the governments of each country are doing their best to get as much a vaccine as they can for their people. It does not just affect the people but the country as a whole that is why we really need that vaccine but I don't think these people needed to buy vaccines on the dark web. They can just wait for the vaccine to come as they might take their lives easily with this fake vaccines.

[oHnK]

What are they thinking?

This is not desperation at all, this is just stupidity. How can someone trust the dark web? Doesn't mean that there is a vaccine in the dark web that means it is a legitimate vaccine, not even effective at least. I don't know where did they based their assumptions that they should buy these vaccine shots but this is just stupid.

In my country there is 0 chance of getting a real COVID 19 vaccine on the dark web. They are all fake at won't be worth anything. Worst case they could actually be harmful to you. I would advise strongly against buying any of those. So far the only people getting vaccinated are elderly people (80+ years) or hospital and retirment home staff. There seems to be a few rich people who make generous donations to retirement homes and then are able to get a vaccine with the elderly people even though they are much younger.

Despite the country that you are in, I don't think it will be real.

We are talking about the deep web here, where a lot of creepy and illegal things can be bought. I don't think that is a reliable reason to say that there will be a legitimate vaccine that they can buy in there. Why not just wait for the vaccine and while they are waiting they just need to follow the safety precautions to avoid the virus. I know it is hard, that is just the same with the other countries.

There is no reason to justify purchasing a vaccine on the darkweb. I agree with that. Tbh, if you look deeper, someone who accesses the darkweb 50% has bad intentions and contributes to illegal actions. So the vaccine buyers also have the same intention. Buying illegal items and being able to sell them again. Ordinary people will buy from them and become victims. This is just my opinion, but the fact is that there are many illegal drugs that are sold freely in the market and where do they come from?

[qwertyup23]

I remember seeing a post that before the mass production of the vaccine, people were already started selling vaccines under the dark web for like thousands of dollars and some were selling it for bitcoin.

To be honest, you can almost purchase at least everything under the dark web. You can all sorts of things, services, and products their ranging from weird to contraband and terrorizing stuffs. I just hope some people are not actually purchasing and trying all of these things.

[bitzizzix]

Buying vaccines on the black market is stupid, because vaccines cannot be sold freely (except in your own country which is regulated and determined by the government to be purchased online / offline), so buying vaccines on the black market in my opinion does not guarantee its authenticity.
If we are stupid, that doesn't mean they will easily fool us who just want to make money fraudulently and better wait for a vaccine from a safe and secure government.

[tippytoes]

Buying vaccines on the black market is stupid, because vaccines cannot be sold freely (except in your own country which is regulated and determined by the government to be purchased online / offline), so buying vaccines on the black market in my opinion does not guarantee its authenticity.
If we are stupid, that doesn't mean they will easily fool us who just want to make money fraudulently and better wait for a vaccine from a safe and secure government.

That's true, if you want authentic one, why not contact your health authorities? You are already paying a hefty amount if you will contact these online scammers. Why not pay for the real product and genuine one? Your health is at risk, so don't ever trust these online sellers. Really stupid if you will buy one in the black market. There's no advantage of doing so. Instead you are putting yourself in danger. I don't understand why some people will choose to buy in the black market rather than trust their health authorities?

[Furious 7]

I remember seeing a post that before the mass production of the vaccine, people were already started selling vaccines under the dark web for like thousands of dollars and some were selling it for bitcoin.

To be honest, you can almost purchase at least everything under the dark web. You can all sorts of things, services, and products their ranging from weird to contraband and terrorizing stuffs. I just hope some people are not actually purchasing and trying all of these things.

I think if anyone tries to do this and is ridiculous it is a fool and obviously the vaccine is very dangerous if it is illegal because before mass production the maker would not have distributed it before mass production and due diligence, so with that post I what is feared is the interest of some people who buy with bitcoin.

In fact, I don't want to be vaccinated because I saw some local news in my country that there are still people who died after the vaccine was injected, of course this is very terrible.

[Sithara007]

That's true, if you want authentic one, why not contact your health authorities? You are already paying a hefty amount if you will contact these online scammers. Why not pay for the real product and genuine one? Your health is at risk, so don't ever trust these online sellers. Really stupid if you will buy one in the black market. There's no advantage of doing so. Instead you are putting yourself in danger. I don't understand why some people will choose to buy in the black market rather than trust their health authorities?

It have been pointed out multiple times that it is not possible to get the vaccine legally, unless you belong to the priority demographic group. So you can't just call your health authorities and tell them that you need the vaccine home delivered to your door step. They will simply tell you to get lost. Purchasing vaccine from the dark market is a bad idea, but I can understand why some people get so desperate.

BTW, I haven't heard about any incident where the authorities would pay you to contact the scammers. It is not our job. It is their problem and they need to sort it out.