As one of the consequences of the pandemic, cybercriminals have begun to actively sell fake doctor’s notes and vaccination certificates. As an experiment, the Russia-24 channel’s film crew asked for such a service and made an appointment with the courier to receive a certificate confirming vaccination against COVID-19. The certificate purchased under a fictitious name was delivered by a courier, and later, upon examining the document, they found that the certificate was made in high quality (glossy paper, clear print, clinic stamps and doctor's signature). It was discovered that the doctor who signed the certificate actually works in this medical institution. In this regard, a visit was made to the polyclinic, where the head doctor did not want to talk and answer questions. This indicates the consistency and interest of all parties in these violations.
Konstantin Shestera, operating director of the consulting company Vlasta-Consulting: “It can be argued that the certificate was actually issued in a medical institution, whose stamp is on it, but this does not negate the fact that the document is fake, since the person who received this certificate has not been vaccinated. " Buyers of these certificates naively believe that by purchasing such documents, they will be able to receive real protection and safely leave the country, but this is a delusion. The best confirmation is an electronic certificate of completion of the second stage of vaccination, upon which the data of the vaccinated patient is entered into the database of the medical organization and into the unified medical information and analytical system. In addition, police officers do not stop searching the Internet for organizations offering illegal services. Indeed, with a thorough check, fake certificates and certificates are easily recognized, and for the use of such a "meaningless piece of paper" you might end up paying with your own freedom.
Alexey Solomanidin, executive director of the consulting company Vlasta-Consulting: “This is a matter of criminal liability and risks not only for the seller and manufacturer, but also for the buyer and the bearer of this certificate. The punishments under this article are quite serious, up to and including imprisonment. " In addition to the original document on vaccination, this procedure provides protection against a dangerous virus, and this is currently of crucial importance.
