If you receive any communication
like this, do not click any links in the message and delete it immediately.
The genuine vaccine is free of
charge so any approaches or adverts for a vaccine in return for payment are
highly likely to be a scam. We’d urge anyone to be very cautious of any website
or communication which asks for personal and/or bank details and advise never
to click or follow any links in a text message or email.
The best way to find information
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Unfortunately, this is yet another
example of how scammers are using the Covid-19 pandemic to target people and
prey on their fears.
We have also received reports of
cold callers using the same approach to offer the vaccine in return for
payment. This is a scam. If you receive one of these calls, hang up
immediately.
If you think you have been the
victim of a scam then please report this to North Yorkshire Police by calling
101.
