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Beware fake NHS text about vaccine eligibility, Richmond police warn

By The Editor   7th Jan 2021

Poster shared by North Richmond Police
Poster shared by North Richmond Police

Police in Richmond have alerted residents about a "dangerous fake NHS text" which incorrectly tells people they can apply for the coronavirus vaccine.

North Richmond Police shared a poster showing how the hoax works and advised people to report it to Action Fraud if they encounter it.

The force said: "There is a scam circulating which starts with a text & advises the user that they are eligible to apply for the vaccine & to click on the link in the text message.

"The user is then led to a webpage, which looks very convincing."

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