An NHS related scam text message has just been brought to my attention. I have no additional information at this time, but we should all be aware and exercise caution that this and similar messages are being received across the county.
The text message below, states that the recipient is entitled to a vaccine and to receive more information they should click on the link in blue.
If the link is clicked, then the recipient will see ‘we need to prove ownership of address’ they are then asked to provide bank account, sort code and a full bank card number. SCAM! This is NOT genuine.
Criminals continue to send phishing communications in their pursuit to deceive people into clicking on links and then to provide their private information such as email addresses, passwords, banking information.
For genuine COVID-19 related advice including vaccination information,
visit www.gov.uk AND www.nhs.uk
Forward suspicious emails to 7726
For more advice about protection from scams visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/community-protection/against-scams-partnership
Mr Nigel Sutton 851
Cyber Protect Officer
Serious & Organised Crime (Intelligence and Specialist Crime Department)
