Fans charged with using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to attend Bills' home playoff game

The Buffalo Bills smashed the rival New England Patriots to the tune of 47-17 in a home wild-card postseason game back on Jan. 15. It appears attending that contest could cost a couple of fans more than just a few hours of entertainment. 

According to Anthony Reyes of Buffalo's WKBW, 34-year-old Michael Naab and 37-year-old Amber Naab have been charged with using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to enter Highmark Stadium for the Bills-Patriots game. 

The venue's website lists health and safety protocols for guests that were updated and shared before the postseason tournament. 

As of last month, holding a fake COVID-19 vaccination card is considered criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree in the State of New York. 

"This legislation makes it clear that presenting a fake vaccine card, with the intent to defraud another person or entity, is a crime," Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn said in a statement shared by WKBW. "I am committed to keeping the residents of Erie County safe, which includes upholding laws related to public health. These two defendants are accused of using a fake vaccine card to intentionally violate the rules at the stadium, potentially putting the health of other fans at risk. As I have stated before, if you present a fake vaccine card, you will be prosecuted."