Scams – Stanton Drew Parish Council

Be Aware! National Insurance Scam via Phone

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by StantonWeb

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We have been made aware of a scam that is circulating where the offender is claiming that either your National Insurance number has been compromised or it has been used in serious crime. Residents have received an automated telephone call, promptly followed by the usual request to “Press 1 on…

Be Aware – NHS Vaccine Scams

January 2, 2021January 4, 2021 by StantonWeb

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Be aware this is a scam Bath & North East Somerset Council's Trading Standards team received a complaint from a consumer this week who had received a text message from +44 7943 028442 stating:“NHS: We have identified that your are eligible for your vaccine. For more information and to apply, follow here application-ukform.com” Please…

Beware of Contact Tracing Scammers

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by StantonWeb

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We have been notified that there is a new scam in operation. Residents are being reminded that the genuine Test and Trace Service will never: · ask for bank account details · ask for any passwords or PIN numbers or ask you to set up any passwords or PIN numbers · ask for…