NHS trialling new mobile phone text service to combat scammers

    Due to a sharp increase of scammers offering fake vaccinations via text, the NHS is trialling a new mobile phone text service in order to prevent members of the public from falling victim to fraud.

    Explaining how the new system will operate, Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and NHS medical director for primary care, said: "We know that some people are rightly worried about scams going around, but if the message comes from ‘NHSvaccine’ and links to the NHS.UK website you can be sure that it’s the right invite.

    "For any messages you might get about the vaccine, always remember that the NHS will never ask you for your bank account or card details, your PIN or banking password.

    "The NHS will also never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine, or ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving licence, bills or payslips."

    In wake of this news, Thames Valley Police's Cyber Fraud unit have taken to social media to remind people to stay vigilant and to report any potential scams to Action Fraud.

    For more information on NHS text alerts, please click here.

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