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HSE issues warning over Covid-19 contact tracing scam

written by Elaine McCallig July 11, 2020
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The HSE is urging the public to be vigilant following reports of a telephone and text scam from criminals claiming to be HSE contact tracing and testing staff.

The fraudulent calls and text messages claim that the person has been identified as a close contact of someone who has Covid-19 and ask for money for a testing kit to be sent to them and for bank details.

In a statement, the HSE says they do not charge the public for Covid-19 related services, including testing, and such texts and calls should be ignored.

“Any close contacts of a confirmed positive case of Covid-19 will be contacted by a phone call by the Contact Tracing Team or Public Health Staff in the HSE and referred for a test. The HSE does not charge or ask for payment for testing,” the statement reads.

“You will NEVER be asked for your bank details or to pay for testing by a member of HSE contact tracing staff.”

If the Covid-19 Tracker App has identified you as a close contact you will see a red box with the advice on what you should do next on all pages of the app.

If you are concerned or suspicious about any contact you have received regarding Covid-19 testing, ring HSELive on 1850 24 1850 and contact your local Gardaí.

HSE issues warning over Covid-19 contact tracing scam was last modified: July 11th, 2020 by Elaine McCallig
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