Scots warned over two new coronavirus text scams used by criminals to steal personal data
dailyrecord.co.ukcoronavirus scams being used by fraudsters across the country. Both the Test and Protect scheme and the support fund for self-isolation have been used by criminals trying to steal people’s personal information, according to evidence collected by Trading Standards Scotland.
The organisation’s Scam Share reports have pointed out two text message scams which have been detected. The first, which has been sent to people in the Central Belt, involves the Scottish Government’s £500 support grant for low income workers.Victims reported being asked to click on a bogus link, which often leads to the theft of sensitive data.People have been reminded that while councils may get in touch to offer advice to those self-isolating, they will never offer the.
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