Bogus "Omicron PCR Test" email
Date Added: 01/12/2021
Act with caution if you ever receive a suspicious email
We have been made aware of a suspicious email, which is attempting to exploit Covid-19 developments in relation to the new Omicron strain that has been identified recently.
We are urging residents to act with caution if they receive this particular email – which can be seen below - or similar.
The email offers a “free Omicron PCR test”, when in fact there is no such thing as a “OMICRON PCR TEST”. Omicron is a variant of Covid, and a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, detects the presence of the COVID-19 virus in the human body.
Poor grammar or spelling mistakes are also tell-tale signs of a bogus email. The suspicious email shows the sender’s ‘From’ address as @pcr-nhs-test.co.uk – the official domain name of the NHS is @nhs.uk
It also asks the question ‘What happen if you decline a COVID-19 Omicron test?’ - there is no ‘s’ after the word ‘happen’. The sender has also mis-spelt the word 'Omicron' at one point in the email, so it reads as ‘Omicorn’
For more information about the Covid-19 variant Omicron or forms of testing, then please visit the genuine websites www.gov.uk or www.nhs.uk
If you receive any suspicious emails, please forward them to [email protected] and then delete it from your device.
Please help prevent others from falling victim to this and other suspicious emails by telling your family, friends and neighbours about this alert.
*SUSPICIOUS EMAIL BELOW – ALL LINKS REMOVED*
From: NHS ([email protected])
Sent: 30 November 2021 08:43
To: Subject: Get Your Free Omicron PCR test - Apply now to avoid restrictions
NHS scientists have warned that the new Covid variant Omicron spreads rapidly, can be transmitted between fully vaccinated people, and makes jabs less effective. However, as the new covid variant (Omicron)has quickly become apparent, we have had to make new test kits as the new variant appears dormant in the original test kits.
What happen if you decline a COVID-19 Omicron test?
In this situation, we warned that testing is in the best interests of themselves, friends, and family. People who do not consent or cannot agree to a COVID-19 test and refuse to undergo a swab must be isolated.
How to request a Free Omicron PCR test?
You can order your Omicorn pcr test via NHS portal by clicking the link below:
order-pcr/OVID-10-omicron-resarch/
What happen if you are positive?
If positive, they must isolate for 10 days and should be reported to Public Health England.
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