NEW - NHS COVID-19 vaccine scam message
Fraudsters are sending emails and texts that offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Who does it target?
Anyone with an email account or mobile phone.
How does it work?
You get an email or text that claims to be from the NHS.
It offers the chance to sign up for the vaccine and wants you to click on a link.
The link goes to a fake NHS page and wants you to give personal and banking details. The page may look real but it’s a copy to try to scam you into giving your details.
Remember, the vaccine is free and the NHS will never ask for a payment or for your banking details.
How to avoid this scam
If you get an email or text like this, don’t click on the link or reply, just delete it.
You can forward a scam email to security@bankofscotland.co.uk
And you can forward a scam text free of charge to 7726.
Top tips to avoid scam messages
- Keep your money and details safe - Never move money, make a payment or give personal or banking details for a message that comes out of the blue.
- Click with care - Only click on a link or download an attachment if you’re sure it’s genuine.
- Look at the spelling and layout - If it has mistakes or looks odd in any way, don’t reply and delete.
- Take your time - A scam may use warnings or threats to try to get you to act without thinking.
- Double-check before you pay - Confirm payment details before you pay an invoice or bill. Call the person or business on a number you trust, not one from an invoice or message.
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