Warning issued over fake NHS vaccine scam

Wiltshire Council has shared a warning about the scam.
The NHS says it will never ask for your bank details. Credit: PA

Newcastle City Council is warning the public about a series of fake texts that have been circulating around the country, advising people that they are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The texts which appear to be from the NHS provide a link to a false NHS website that asks for various personal details.

The NHS says it will never ask for your bank details.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said, "This is the latest in a series of scams themed around the pandemic in circulation since last March. With the UK vaccine rollout underway, scammers have modified their scam to consider this new development."