Residents on the Isle of Wight are being warned about a scam email which is trying to trick people into getting a special Omicron COVID test.
The scam email tries to con the recipient into believing existing coronavirus tests can’t detect the new Omicron variant - which is false.
The message then asks the user to click on a link to order the new test kits from the NHS. The email then adds:
“People who do not consent or cannot agree to a COVID-19 test and refuse to undergo a swab must be isolated.”
Anyone who clicks on the link, is taken to a copycat NHS site that asks for a name, date of birth, address, mobile phone number, and email address.
People are urged NOT to click the link.
You can report any scams by:
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For advice on scams call - Citizens Advice consumer Helpline: 0808 250 5050
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To report a scam call - Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk
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Phishing emails can be forwarded to [email protected]
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The public can report any type of SMS scams by forwarding the original message to 7726, which spells SPAM on your keypad.
Alternatively If you or someone you know is being scammed you can report it at [email protected]