Messages claim you're eligible for jab
Texts inviting people in Devon to have a coronavirus jab are fake, according to Devon and Cornwall Police.
The messages look like they come from the NHS and contain a link for people to find out more about their planned immunisation. That link goes to a website that also gives the impression that it's part of the NHS. It's not. It's asks for personal and financial information. The NHS will never ask for banking information. It's a scam.
- Devon and Cornwall Police also ask people to be wary of other scams related to covid-19 which may include:
- Fake links claiming to take you to a government website for a covid-19 related payment
- Offers of health supplements that will prevent you from becoming infected
- Financial support offers that appear to be from your bank
- Fines suggesting you have breached lockdown
If you have clicked and supplied your details, police say you should phone your bank or building society immediately on a telephone number from a reliable source (if any financial information has been passed) and report to Action Fraud at: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or by phoning 0300 123 2040.
If you have any concerns please email 101@dc.police.uk or phone 101.
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