Nightside Report March 23, 2021: Scammers targeting those seeking COVID vaccinations at Ford Field, Man charged in series of home invasions in Troy

Scammers targeting those seeking COVID vaccinations at Ford Field

DETROIT – Many people are eager to receive the COVID vaccine at Ford Field and scammers are taking advantage of that interest.

Investigators have reported text and emails cams targeting people who live or work in Detroit. The scammers are often after personal information.

The thieves are requesting personal information to schedule a fake appointment.

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The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 633,191; Death toll now at 15,919

Metro Detroit weather: Colder, wetter and windier

The forecast gets colder, wetter and windier as we head toward the weekend.

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4 Fast Facts

• Troy police say their suspect got into four homes and robbed them recently. Click here to read more.
• Prosecutors played a video of an interview with police involving a suspect in the 2017 killing of Egypt Covington from Van Buren Township. Click here to read more.
• There is a heated battle in Royal Oak over the planned move of a war memorial. Click here to read more.
• One brave little boy seems to be beating the odds after a life changing surgery. Click here to read more.

Be Informed

Why small percent of people might still get COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated

As millions of people become fully vaccinated we are starting to hear cases where some still get COVID-19 afterward.

Here is what it really means about the vaccines.

Some people might feel discouraged from getting vaccinated after hearing these stories.

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Ford Field COVID mass vaccination site prepared to open to thousands

More than 2,000 people at Ford Field got their COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday.

A soft launch was held Tuesday at Ford Field before a larger number of people are invited for the official opening of the vaccine site on Wednesday.

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