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Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:13:01

There is an email that looks as though it is from NHS, it states that you need new tests for the Omicron variant.

You are taken to a page to give your details, including bank details to cover the £1.24 postage.

It looks legit until you notice the odd spelling mistake, the padlock even appears in the address bar.

Has anyone else had this?

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janeainsworth Tue 30-Nov-21 12:22:38
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Not that one, but I had this yesterday. It’s complete b*ll*cks of course.
You can report fraudulent text messages to 7726

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Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:35:40
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They look genuine, I can see how people are taken in, forgot to add pics in the original post.

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lemsip Tue 30-Nov-21 12:39:05

'..You are taken to a page to give your details....'

surely you didn't click to be taken to the page!

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Elizabeth27 Tue 30-Nov-21 12:43:12

I did just to have a look, just didn’t fill in any details.

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shysal Tue 30-Nov-21 13:28:58

I just deleted the same email a few minutes ago!

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Mapleleaf Wed 01-Dec-21 14:39:03

Yes, I’ve had it today. If you look very carefully, you’ll also notice that the NHS logo is not quite right. Forward it on to your providers phishing dept then delete it.

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Lexisgranny Thu 17-Feb-22 23:25:24

This scam is still around, I received it today and have reported it. The last part of the first page instructed me to click on a website to order a test, which I didn’t do.

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maddyone Thu 17-Feb-22 23:40:45

Thanks for the heads up. Fore warned is fore armed.

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argymargy Fri 18-Feb-22 07:19:19

“Omicorn Test”!! These scams are truly wicked but I love it when I see this kind of mistake. Having said that, local NHS material can contain many such errors…

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