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COVID-19 PASS - scam?

GD_02
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Received a text today at 04:11am from +44 7305 064294 from the NHS apparently.  I'm eligible to apply for a COVID-19 pass.  If I don't apply, I may be fined.  The text then provides a link so that I can apply.

I think this is a scam.  Anyone else agree or received similar from this number?

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Cleoriff
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It's a scam @GD_02 

Block the number and report it free to 7726.

DO NOT follow any links or enter any information.

O2 advice here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

How to block a number:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

Always be wary of any 'official' text which comes from a mobile number

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/07305064294 

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Cleoriff
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It's a scam @GD_02 

Block the number and report it free to 7726.

DO NOT follow any links or enter any information.

O2 advice here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

How to block a number:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

Always be wary of any 'official' text which comes from a mobile number

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/07305064294 

Veritas Numquam Perit

Girl in a jacket
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GD_02
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Thanks @Cleoriff for confirming my suspicions.  Message reported and number blocked.

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