Scammers are sending Test and Trace NHS scam text messages like the one below from 07568499141 to potential victims, asking them to click a link that goes to your-pcr-test.com, a fake NHS website. The NHS text scams falsely claim the recipients have been in close contact with someone who has contracted the COVID-19 and ask them to click a link to get a test kit via a fake, fraudulent, and phishing NHS website.
An 07568499141 Test and Trace NHS Scam Text
From: 07568499141
nhs-uk health department: There have been reports that you have been in contact with someone who has Covid-19 please get a test kit https://your-pcr-test.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 NHS scam text, please contact your bank for help.
If you have received the NHS Request PCR Testkit text scam, please post it in a comment below to inform others, then delete it. Do not click the link in it.