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Despite the government's irresponsible assurance that the public will know test and trace callers aren't fraudsters because theyâll sound âprofessionalâ, Action Fraud estimates that 2,378 victims have lost ÂŁ7m from coronavirus-related scams so far.
Here's how to stay safe:
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Here's how to stay safe:
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* Don't trust a phone or text number or an email address. They can easily be faked
* Never give callers personal or financial details, social media or any other passwords.
* Don't choose a password or pin (you're likely to give one which they'll test on other accounts)
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* Never give callers personal or financial details, social media or any other passwords.
* Don't choose a password or pin (you're likely to give one which they'll test on other accounts)
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* If you're feeling pressured, harassed or guilty, it's probably deliberate. Ring off
* You can ask to receive an email rather than continue a call. Genuine tracers will also provide you with an account ID which you can use at the test and trace site
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* You can ask to receive an email rather than continue a call. Genuine tracers will also provide you with an account ID which you can use at the test and trace site
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* Never click a link within an email or text message and never complete an online form unless you have found your own way to it using your usual search engine
* There is no charge of any kind levied for Test and Trace. Not for a testing kit, not for anything else
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* There is no charge of any kind levied for Test and Trace. Not for a testing kit, not for anything else
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* You should only ever visit one web address for test and trace: http://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk It should be spelled EXACTLY like that, and there should be a closed padlock symbol to the left of the address in your browser.
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