GREATER Manchester Police have warned about test and trace scams.
The new service contacts those who test positive for Covid-19 and asks them for information on people they have recently been in contact with.
However, the service is being used by fraudsters to get hold of personal information.
Detective Superintendent Estelle, head of GMP’s Economic Crime and Cyber Unit, said: “Fraudsters will always look to exploit people during a time of vulnerability, and currently we are seeing the uncertainty and change in normal life that Covid-19 has brought, as an avenue they are using for scams.
“Real test and contact tracers will never ask for any form of payment or bank details, for you to dial a premium rate number or to access a website that does not belong to gov.uk.
“If someone contacts you via phone and you do feel unsure, ask for an email or text message to be sent inviting you to the text and trace website, and you can submit information that way.”
Advice on scams can be found on the @gmpfraud Twitter account.
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