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NHS Scam

(10 Posts)
Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:13:01

There is an email that looks as though it is from NHS, it states that you need new tests for the Omicron variant.

You are taken to a page to give your details, including bank details to cover the £1.24 postage.

It looks legit until you notice the odd spelling mistake, the padlock even appears in the address bar.

Has anyone else had this?

janeainsworth Tue 30-Nov-21 12:22:38

Not that one, but I had this yesterday. It’s complete b*ll*cks of course.
You can report fraudulent text messages to 7726

Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:35:40

They look genuine, I can see how people are taken in, forgot to add pics in the original post.

lemsip Tue 30-Nov-21 12:39:05

'..You are taken to a page to give your details....'

surely you didn't click to be taken to the page!

Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:43:12

I did just to have a look, just didn’t fill in any details.

shysal Tue 30-Nov-21 13:28:58

I just deleted the same email a few minutes ago!

Mapleleaf Wed 01-Dec-21 14:39:03

Yes, I’ve had it today. If you look very carefully, you’ll also notice that the NHS logo is not quite right. Forward it on to your providers phishing dept then delete it.

Lexisgranny Thu 17-Feb-22 23:25:24

This scam is still around, I received it today and have reported it. The last part of the first page instructed me to click on a website to order a test, which I didn’t do.

maddyone Thu 17-Feb-22 23:40:45

Thanks for the heads up. Fore warned is fore armed.

argymargy Fri 18-Feb-22 07:19:19

“Omicorn Test”!! These scams are truly wicked but I love it when I see this kind of mistake. Having said that, local NHS material can contain many such errors…