Scams

Images of scam emails and text messages purporting to be from the NHS about the coronavirus vaccine which asks recipients to enter their bank details have been shared on Twitter and Facebook. Our readers have also asked us to check this.  This is a real scam that members of the public should be aware of. The real vaccine is free and the NHS will never ask for your financial details in order to receive it.

https://fullfact.org/online/NHS-coronavirus-vaccine-scam/

Elderly victims of Covid-19 vaccine scams have been warned about the dangers of losing their life savings in a new police video.

ActionFraud – the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre has issued a warning over a coronavirus vaccine scam, after receiving a high volume of reports phishing emails this week.

There has been a growing number of reports from people who have received an automated phone call which states that their National Insurance number has been “compromised”. The recipients are then instructed to “press one on their handset to be connected to the caller”, which will allegedly fix the problem and even be issued a new National Insurance number.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning about a text scam themed around the UK's exit from the EU.

Cifas - a UK fraud prevention service - has issued a warning to Scots about new scams involving Royal Mail and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/uk-fraud-prevention-issues-latest-19689724?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Doctors and police are warning the public not to fall for fraudsters trying to sell fake coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines, affirming that the jab will always be free.

Among the many difficulties the Covid pandemic has caused, it has provided an opportunity for scammers to target vulnerable people and get hold of people’s money.

West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene has warned Largs and Millport residents not to fall victim to a covid-19 vaccine scams.

RESIDENTS across the Wee County are being warned to remain vigilant after heartless scammers have targeted those waiting for the coronavirus vaccination.