It is clear that the series of lockdowns in the UK has created the perfect breeding ground for fraud. New scams are popping up every day and they are spreading faster than Covid-19.

These scams are a significant threat, as more and more of us are being duped into handing over our hard-earned cash to fraudsters at a time when we really need to be looking after our finances.

One scam that is starting to catch people out relates to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. Fraudsters are sending texts and emails to victims, tricking them into believing the communication is from the NHS.

The messages claim that the recipient is eligible to receive the vaccine and asks consumers to click a link to make arrangements.

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