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NHS Forth Valley Issue Warning About Vaccination Scam Calls
COWICHAN VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 18 – Town officials report only a few complaints but urge residents not to share personal information or respond to automated calls impersonating municipal staff.
- Yesterday, NHS Forth Valley warned the public about fraudulent phone calls from individuals pretending to represent Public Health who inquire about people's vaccination details.
- The warning followed reports that scam callers request personal health information, but legitimate NHS authorities never ask this over the phone.
- The health board advised people to stay vigilant, not share details, hang up, and report calls to Action Fraud or the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.
- A specific phone number, ending in 472225 and beginning with 07441, has been identified online as linked to scam calls. To report such incidents, individuals can contact Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 or the NHS Counter Fraud Authority at 0800 028 4060.
- The warning implies increased caution toward unsolicited calls and recommends verifying with official sources before sharing any personal health information.
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