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A new email scam is using the vaccine rollout as a cover to steal personal details
Posted 04 February 2021 | JoTS Online
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UPDATES: Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 vaccination programme with convincing phishing emails designed to steal personal information. Find out how the scam operates and the advice issued to consumers.
The latest in a long line of COVID-19-related email scams claims to come from the NHS. It informs recipients that "the NHS is performing selections for coronavirus vaccination on the basis of family genetics and medical history. You have been selected to receive a coronavirus vaccination."
The email then asks the recipient to confirm whether or not they wish to be vaccinated. Bo...
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