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Covid19 Vaccine Scam

Some people are receiving fraudulent calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination. In some cases, people are asked to press a number on their keypad or to send a text message to confirm they wish to receive the vaccine. Doing so is likely to result in a charge being applied to their phone bill.
In other cases, callers are offering the vaccine for a fee or asking for bank details.

Like other scams, the same rules apply;

Don’t click on links or attachments in unexpected texts, emails or instant messages.
Challenge every request for your personal details.
It doesn’t matter what they say or what they know about you, don’t respond to unexpected phone calls, hang up, take five then verify their claims via a trusted method. (such as the usual website or official phone number)
The vaccine is only available from the NHS and the NHS will contact you when it is your turn. At present, appointments are only being offered to members of the public over 80 years old.

The NHS will:

NEVER ask you to press a button on your keypad or send a text asking you to confirm you want the vaccine.

NEVER ask for payment for the vaccine or for your bank details

Working as usual using PPE and following all social distancing guidelines
Keep well

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Details of the scam

A member of the public recently attempted to buy a watch for £60.

The member of the public transferred the money directly into the criminals bank account.

The watch never arrived and was posted up for sale again a few days later.

What should you do

To avoid being a victim of a scam:

be careful when transferring money directly to people's bank accountsmake use of secure payment methods such a PayPalpay attention to seller reviews: they often tell an accurate story

If an incident like this has happened to you, report it:

online to Action Fraud(external link opens in a new window / tab) telephone 0300 123 2040call police on the non-emergency number 101

Beware of computer takeover scams

The scammer will call, claiming to be from a well known Computer company or internet sevice provider, saying that your computer has been hit with a virus and that they can remove it for you remotely DO NOT LET ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW HAVE REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR PC!

How the scam works

Once the victim has handed over remote control of their computer, the fraudster will tell the victim that they may be entitled to compensation, or put them through to a supervisor who will appear to make an offer of compensation.

The scammer will say that they are sending the money and ask the victim to log into their bank account to check that it has arrived.

But the fraudsters will put up a fake screen to make it appear that the money has arrived. Meanwhile they will be working away in the background to empty your bank account.

They may ask for a bank passcode to be sent by text or generated by a card reader, which they will claim is necessary in order to process the refund. In reality, they need this to set themselves up as a new payee from your bank account and take your money.

[Related story: Common online and email scams to beware of]

How to protect yourself

The FFA recommends following these steps to ensure you aren’t duped by this version of the scam:

be wary of any unsolicited approaches by phone offering a refund;
avoid letting someone you do not know have access to your computer, especially remotely;
do not long onto your bank account while someone else has control of your computer;
do not share one-time passcodes or card reader codes with anyone;
do not share your Pin or online banking password, even by tapping them into a telephone keypad.
Katy Worobec, director of FFA, said that this scam is another example of the cunning tricks fraudsters will use to get their hands on your money.

She added: “You should never let someone else have access to your computer remotely, especially if they have contacted you via an unsolicited phone call. If you are in doubt, then call the organisation back on a number you trust; if they are legitimate they will understand

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