THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating multiple alleged cases of residents obtaining and possibly using fake proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Police say a local social media account made posts advertising fraudulent vaccine certificates for sale.
Another social media account claimed they had created and used a fake proof of vaccination certificate.
Read more: Ontario top doctor may recommend making QR code exclusive means of verifying vaccination status
Police say these cases and other similar ones are under investigation by its criminal investigations unit.
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They say creating and using forged proof of vaccination certificates could lead to various criminal charges.
People in Ontario must provide proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain businesses and settings including restaurants and gyms.
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