Nhs Vaccine Scam Text?

[smurfchops]

Just had a text ‘You are now eligible to receive your COVID 19 booster. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119 to book.’ Just wondering if it is a scam as it doesn’t mention either my name or my husband’s name, so how are we supposed to know who the text is for? Thanks all.

[naomi24]

If it's to your phone I presume it's for you.

[bednobs]

it doesnt look like a scam - 119 is the correct number

[youngmafbog]

Never click on a link you dont know or are unsure of. Instead type it in.

Or call the number you will soon find out.

[smurfchops]

We both use the same phone, all appointments for hospital appointments go to this phone, and either one of our names is usually at the top of the message.

[naomi24]

Give them a ring and ask.

[naomi24]

Perhaps it's for both of you.

[douglas9401]

I've checked with Ofcom and the police, Naomi, and being the owner of a phone does not guarantee that text messages are legit.

[bednobs]

what have you checked with offcom and the police?

[naomi24]

Of course not. If I wasn't sure I wouldn't click on any links but giving them a ring will clarify it for you. It sounds genuine to me.

[237SJ]

If you google nhs uk covid vaccination it takes you to the same page - it's legit. It will then ask you for your nhs number etc

[smurfchops]

Yes it was for my husband but not for me…. Thanks all

[dannyk13]

119 is the correct phone number, plus what would anyone gain by you calling it.

[chelle7272]

// plus what would anyone gain by you calling it.//

Scammers could include the number so it looks legit but the link could be dodgy.

[dannyk13]

Chelle, agreed but I was referring to calling the number.

[Mamyalynne]

Glad you're sorted.

[roopower]

Thats the text I had, it's ok.

[Peter Pedant]

// Scammers could include the number so it looks legit but the link could be dodgy.

yeah dont press re-call
but do a 119 on a difft line

[chelle7272]

Danny it seemed to me you were saying as the number is correct it can't be a scam, apologies if i misunderstood

[dannyk13]

Chelle :-)