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NHS Test and Trace Scam Text linked to pcr-home-test

Scammers are sending the NHS Test and Trace text scam below to potential victims with a link to the website: pcr-home-test .com. The aim of the NHS Test and Trace scam, which claims the recipients have been in contact with someone who tested positive for Omicron, is to frighten and trick them into clicking the link. The link goes to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information.

The NHS Test and Trace Scam Text

From: + 44 7935 711389

NHS Test and Trace has identified you as a contact of someone who recently tested positive for Omicron. You must book a home test kit: hxxps://pcr-home-test.com

NHS Test and Trace Scam Text

On the phishing website, visitors will be asked to purchase a testing kit and will be asked for personal and financial information in order to do so. But, if the requested information is submitted, it will be sent to the scammers behind the fake text, who will use it fraudulently.

If you have been tricked into submitting your financial information at pcr-home-test .com, please contact your bank for help.

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