Scammers are sending the "NHS Alerts" scam text messages below to potential victims. The scam text messages appear to have been sent from "NHSalert" and claim the recipients have been in close contact with someone who has contracted COVID (Omicron variant) and ask them to click a link to order a test kit. But, the link in the NHS Test and Trace website goes to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information, which the scammers will be used fraudulently.
NHSalert Scam Text Messages
The links in the NHSalert text scams go to the following fake and fraudulent NHS website:
On the fraudulent website, visitor will be asked to submit personal and financial information.
If the requested information is submitted, it will be sent to the scammers who will use it fraudulently.