Public Notice

Be Alert to – Covid-19 Vaccine Fraud

Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details.  They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.  PLEASE BE ALERT TO THESE SCAMS.

The NHS will

  • NEVER ask for payment – the vaccine is free
  • NEVER ask for your bank details
  • NEVER arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
  • NEVER as you to prove you identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport.

See the attached poster and web link for further guidance and support.

https://www.healthierfuture.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/2021/January/covid-19-vaccine-fraud-poster.pdf

 

 

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