We have received notification from a local GP practice that one of their patients has received a phone call from someone masquerading as a medical professional associated with their practice. They alleged they were a “senior health advisor” who worked alongside the practice in question.
The caller engaged the patient initially by asking about their medical problems, both old and ongoing. Once a rapport had been established, the caller then offered them some medication which they could try at a cost, then proceeded to ask for bank details to proceed with payment.
The number of the caller was 01900 516 559, a number that has been previously associated with fraudsters for vehicle accident insurance call scams.
Reporting Frauds (including cyber frauds)/Useful Information:
Please contact primarycarefraud@miaa.nhs.uk for reporting attempts / successful frauds in order to share intelligence / alerts with other practices.
We will need you to tell us who you are, where you are from and the details of the allegation.
You may not receive a response unless an alert needs to be followed up following an initial assessment. Please do not use the email box for general fraud queries.
Attempts – If you are suspicious about an email you have received at work, tell your IT team and forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk.
Losses – If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, personally, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible on 0300 123 2040 or at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/.