Scam warning over COVID-19 vaccination message

A fake NHS text message has recently been circulating, informing people they are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The scam message reads “we have identified that your are eligible to apply for your vaccine” and then prompts you to click on a link for further information or to ‘apply’ for the vaccine.

This URL takes you to an extremely convincing fake NHS website, where fraudsters are attempting to coerce people into divulging personal or financial information.

If you receive a text or email that asks you to click on a link or for you to provide information, such as your name, credit card or bank details, it's a scam.

Any text message containing a link should be treated with caution. The best way to find information from GOV.UK, or any other agency, is to visit that particular website via a trusted source (such as through Google or Bing) and do not click on links in unsolicited texts or emails.

For more information visit the Derbyshire Constabulary website.

7 July 2021

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Scam warning over COVID-19 vaccination message

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