People are being asked to be vigilant after an emergence of scam emails about the new Omicron Covid variant. Scammers are already sending fake emails about the new strain in an attempt to steal personal data and bank details.
The scams - flagged to Which? by members of the public - see fraudsters impersonating the NHS and offering ‘a free Omicron PCR today to avoid restrictions.' Read more:Temperatures set to plunge as freezing weather and wintry showers forecast Scammers have used similar tactics throughout the global pandemic, often preying on vulnerable people via phone calls, texts and e-mails.
The latest scam falsely claims that the new Omicron variant requires 'new test kits' and invites victims to a fake website. Which?