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CLKD

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NHS Scam
« on: September 25, 2020, 03:38:08 PM »

‘Good afternoon I'm calling from the NHS track and trace service. According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test.'

'OK. Can you tell me who that person was?'

'I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information.'

'Right. Um... so ....'

'But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?'

'Ok (gives address)'

I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you.'

'Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?'

'No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of £50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready.'

'No - that's not right. This is part of the NHS so there's no charge.'

'I'm afraid there is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying.'

Puts the phone down.

This is how scammers work. And vulnerable people will believe it!
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Ju Ju

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Re: NHS Scam
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2020, 08:02:20 AM »

Yes, when my elderly dad was in hospital, mum looked through their emails, though usually she leaves emails to dad. She can’t cope with technology. There was was one saying that there was no money in their account to pay the bills. She went into meltdown, but fortunately phoned me first before responding. I immediately said it’s a scam and don’t click on anything. I told her not to look at anymore emails, until I got there! It’s cruel. But she won’t touch the iPad anymore even to use FaceTime. Just the phone.
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Penguin99

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Re: NHS Scam
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2020, 04:19:14 PM »

Scum of the earth people about >:(
I hope there comes a time when they need help and it isn't available! Makes my blood boil. Thankfully ju ju your mum called you.
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