People are being warned to be on their guard against vaccine scams.
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Health leaders are warning people in North Somerset to be on their guard for scams linked to the Covid-19 vaccination.
Bogus text messages are in circulation, which claim to be from the NHS and which ask people to provide payment details to verify their eligibility for the vaccine.
The message tells people they have been identified as eligible for the vaccine, and asks them to click on a link.
An example of a scam.
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The link goes to a web page where people are asked to provide details including their date of birth, address and payment card details which it claims is for proof of identity.
The mass rollout of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine began at GP surgeries yesterday (Thursday).
Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium will begin giving out the.
Warning issued over bogus corornavirus vaccination text scam
The message tells people they have been identified as eligible for the vaccine
A text message scam is circulating telling people they are eligible for a covid vaccine. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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