The NHS Swab Tracing UK scam text message below is just one of many being sent to potential victims by scammers asking them to click a link that goes to the fake NHS website: swab-tracing-uk .com. 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 Swab Tracing UK Scam Text
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NHS UK HeaIth Department: You have been in cIose contact with a confirmed Omicron case. PIease book a rapid lateral flow test kit: swab-tracing-uk. com
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 Swab Tracing UK scam text, please contact your bank for help.