The NHS COVID alert scam text message below is just one of many being sent to potential victims by scammers. The NHS text scams falsely claim the recipients have been in close contact with a person who has contracted the Omicron variant and ask them to click a link to order a test kit via a fake and phishing NHS website.
A NHS COVID Omicron Alert Text Scam
NHS: You've been in close contact with a person who has contracted the Omicron variant. Please order a test kit via: nhs.uk-odrer-testing-kit. com/nhs
The fake NHS website will ask visitors to enter their personal and financial information to purchase a test kit.
But, if the requested information is submitted, it will be sent to the scammers, who will use it fraudulently.
Therefore, if you have been tricked into disclosing your financial information by the NHS omicron scam text, please contact your bank for help.