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In the United Kingdom, scam emails are being sent by fraudsters claiming to be from the NHS offering \u2018Coronavirus Digital Passports\u2019, which the messages state will allow the recipient to travel freely with proof of vaccination. The email contains a link to a payment page. The UK does not have a \u2018vaccine passport\u2019 programme and the vaccination status is provided for free. The Metropolitan Police Service of Westminster<\/a> are spreading awareness of this scam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read about this story on the Metropolitan Police Service of Westminster Twitter page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the United Kingdom, scam emails are being sent by fraudsters claiming to be from the NHS offering \u2018Coronavirus Digital Passports\u2019, which the messages state will allow the recipient to travel freely with proof of vaccination. The email contains a link to a payment page. 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