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over a year ago
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If the text comes with a link then my advise is to not download it as it may be a scam.
If you want to download the app do it direct from the app store or play store depending on your phone.
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By *i1971Man
over a year ago
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I'd agree that it's a bulk message from the service providers. I had a message yesterday or possibly Sunday. It asks you to go to your app store to download, not follow any included links.
Phone battery isn't the best, so I rarely have Bluetooth on anyway. I've not downloaded it but I'm also not mixing with people so will review that if I change what I'm currently doing. |
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"How do they know my number ?
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Millions of scam messages are sent to a mix of random computer generated numbers or scam lists that are sold around the world, every day.
Some aim to steal other information about you, perform financial fraud, download malware onto devices and more.
As others have said, whilst the text may be perfectly legitimate and from the NHS, all apps are safely downloaded from the device operating system cos, Google, Apple, Microsoft etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I got the email too, but no text.
I do believe in Big Brother though because it came to my registered email address plus one that I believed to be private  |
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I got a text at weekend,however I had already downloaded the app before then from the app store,as you only record your first part of your postcode in the app,they don't know your mobile number or any other information,so it's just a random text,maybe from nhs I just never trust links sent |
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"How do they know my number ?
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They don't they just text all numbers takes a computer about 11hours to to do it's the same with spam calls. I guess your number is some where between 07500000000 and 07800000000 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do they know my number ?
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could be few reasons for that most likely it is a scam if you want the real version which I have then get it from you App Store there is a lot of trawling going on by some very bad people who can use it to access parts of you phone laptop etc that can really meet things up |
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"How do they know my number ?
Drs surgery, hospital records, track and trace, covid test details... "
If you are registered at your GPs for reminders of appointments/conformations or hospital etc or even chemists now for advice your prescription is ready and you have a registered mobile number you may/will get a text yes or if you have a registered email yes again email sent to you. Always go direct to NHS web app to down load not via a link enclosed in a email to try to make sure no scams xx. Nothing fool proof. xx |
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"If the text comes with a link then my advise is to not download it as it may be a scam.
If you want to download the app do it direct from the app store or play store depending on your phone.
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I had a call yesterday from a blocked number and a lady called 'linda' with a very odd accent said she was from NHS track and trace, and that I had been in contact with someone who had tested positive.
When I asked who and where I was told it was confidential and that I needed to get tested and she would send me a kit at the 'reduced' price of £17.99.
Maybe I am wrong but I sense a scam. |
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"I had a call yesterday from a blocked number and a lady called 'linda' with a very odd accent said she was from NHS track and trace, and that I had been in contact with someone who had tested positive.
When I asked who and where I was told it was confidential and that I needed to get tested and she would send me a kit at the 'reduced' price of £17.99.
Maybe I am wrong but I sense a scam. "
Call some one like this back ask for the number they will probably just hang up |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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"I had a call yesterday from a blocked number and a lady called 'linda' with a very odd accent said she was from NHS track and trace, and that I had been in contact with someone who had tested positive.
When I asked who and where I was told it was confidential and that I needed to get tested and she would send me a kit at the 'reduced' price of £17.99.
Maybe I am wrong but I sense a scam. "
Yep it's a scam. Track and trace callers ask you to go online or call to book a test. |
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"If the text comes with a link then my advise is to not download it as it may be a scam.
If you want to download the app do it direct from the app store or play store depending on your phone.
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My phone is too old to work the App anyway, and I don't understand the tech behind it.
If it works by bluetooth, why do you have to scar QR codes everywhere surely it knows where you are and who you have been close too ?
(yes I am technologically challenged) |
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By *rx1Couple
over a year ago
Torridge area of Devon |
If you read it is it is quite simple
why are there so many conspiracy theorist on here is beyond me
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All individuals over the age of 16 who are registered with a GP in England and have provided an email address to the NHS ARE RECIEVING THIS EMAIL
Some will receive a text if an email hasn't been provided.
Now if you haven't got a clue if you have given your email out to the NHS in the past or got it registered at your Doctors..
It isnt rocket science..No sorry to some of you it is. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got the app, works fine. Scanned a QR code in Costa today (shame I have to pay now to meet a mate but thats another issue).
If in doubt just go direct to the Android or Apple store and download it from there. If your doing something kinky like dogging just turn the bluetooth off.
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
upton wirral |
"My phone is too old to work the App anyway, and I don't understand the tech behind it.
If it works by bluetooth, why do you have to scar QR codes everywhere surely it knows where you are and who you have been close too ?
(yes I am technologically challenged) "
Me to and do not have a smartphone.It cannot work as only about a third of people have these phones and many will not bother so a total waste of time |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
"My phone is too old to work the App anyway, and I don't understand the tech behind it.
If it works by bluetooth, why do you have to scar QR codes everywhere surely it knows where you are and who you have been close too ?
(yes I am technologically challenged) Me to and do not have a smartphone.It cannot work as only about a third of people have these phones and many will not bother so a total waste of time"
You need to scan a qr code because Bluetooth doesn't tell your phone or the app where you have been, just who you have been near...
Think of it a bit like a contactless debit card, you have it on you all the time, your bank can't tell you every shop you've been in, just the ones you made a purchase at, your card had to get close enough to the card reader. Bluetooth works for around 400ish meters officially but it's more like 200 and it doesn't like walls.
As for amount of phones able to use it. Nerd stats coming up...
80% of the UK population owns a smartphone. (Just over 52 million)
Of those
46.2% are using an iPhone (24million)
53.5% are using an android (27.8million)
That leaves about 20000 people with an incompatible phone
85% of android phones are running a version of android that will support the app
70% of iPhone users are running ios13.5 or higher
40million people have a compatable smartphone. So it's actually 2/3rds of the population. If every one of those downloaded it it would make a huge difference.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My phone is too old to work the App anyway, and I don't understand the tech behind it.
If it works by bluetooth, why do you have to scar QR codes everywhere surely it knows where you are and who you have been close too ?
(yes I am technologically challenged) Me to and do not have a smartphone.It cannot work as only about a third of people have these phones and many will not bother so a total waste of time
You need to scan a qr code because Bluetooth doesn't tell your phone or the app where you have been, just who you have been near...
Think of it a bit like a contactless debit card, you have it on you all the time, your bank can't tell you every shop you've been in, just the ones you made a purchase at, your card had to get close enough to the card reader. Bluetooth works for around 400ish meters officially but it's more like 200 and it doesn't like walls.
As for amount of phones able to use it. Nerd stats coming up...
80% of the UK population owns a smartphone. (Just over 52 million)
Of those
46.2% are using an iPhone (24million)
53.5% are using an android (27.8million)
That leaves about 20000 people with an incompatible phone
85% of android phones are running a version of android that will support the app
70% of iPhone users are running ios13.5 or higher
40million people have a compatable smartphone. So it's actually 2/3rds of the population. If every one of those downloaded it it would make a huge difference.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think i got the text message but i already had the app on my phone as i had downloaded it from the play store.
I want to know if iv been near someone who has tested positive, its important to try to stop the spread of covid-19. Also i am very highly vunerable and have been told by the NHS that if i develop any symptons then i am to pack a bag and go straight to hospital, i want to make sure i dont mistake early symptons for a cold and vice versa ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I got a text telling me to d/l the app. I texted back asking what will the app do with my info, what programming was contained in the app, who sees the info and what happens to the info after 6 months.... Reasonable questions don't you think? Until I hear back I won't be d/l the app. |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
"I got a text telling me to d/l the app. I texted back asking what will the app do with my info, what programming was contained in the app, who sees the info and what happens to the info after 6 months.... Reasonable questions don't you think? Until I hear back I won't be d/l the app. "
There won't be a reply. That message was sent from a computer, on an automated system that will handle millions of texts for multiple people. Without a short code (generally a word, like when you text swing here to pay £5 for membership)
The full details of the permissions the app needs and what it has access to on your phone (which is pretty much nothing and the app has been designed to work without gaining any identifiable data at all).
It's all explained here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-covid-19-app-privacy-information/nhs-test-and-trace-app-early-adopter-trial-august-2020-privacy-notice
What you have to understand is, this isn't the app that was talked about at the beginning of lockdown. It's a completely different app, written by a much larger, wider group of people.
They are being super transparent, the code is available for anyone to see, check or even contribute to if they want to or are able on GitHub. |
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They don't they just text all numbers takes a computer about 11hours to to do it's the same with spam calls. I guess your number is some where between 07500000000 and 07800000000"
Don't you mean 07899999999? Or actually 0799999999?  |
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By *igman_UKMan
over a year ago
Kdderminster/Birmingham/Paisley |
"I don’t think so I haven’t tracked n traced anywhere as I haven’t been anywhere and I’ve had two text to download ... but I don’t want to ... hence I only go to supermarket and outdoor activities "
Surely that's still going out? Also just because you are outside does not prevent you getting it, or if you are a carrier, passing it on to others. As said earlier if 2/3 of population actually used this it would make a huge difference.
There are very few bits of data it records, so if worried about the conspiracy theories that the internet is full of, then you shouldn't be. |
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I’ve been to 3 places this week where you’re not allowed in without the app and have to check in. I feel this will become more and more of a compulsory requirement to have the app. Personally I don’t care i never do anything that means I have to hide so fill your boots.
As a side note when you download the app you are allocated a random number and it’s this number that’s used not your name or anything else. |
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"I got a text telling me to d/l the app. I texted back asking what will the app do with my info, what programming was contained in the app, who sees the info and what happens to the info after 6 months.... Reasonable questions don't you think? Until I hear back I won't be d/l the app.
There won't be a reply. That message was sent from a computer, on an automated system that will handle millions of texts for multiple people. Without a short code (generally a word, like when you text swing here to pay £5 for membership)
The full details of the permissions the app needs and what it has access to on your phone (which is pretty much nothing and the app has been designed to work without gaining any identifiable data at all).
It's all explained here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-covid-19-app-privacy-information/nhs-test-and-trace-app-early-adopter-trial-august-2020-privacy-notice
What you have to understand is, this isn't the app that was talked about at the beginning of lockdown. It's a completely different app, written by a much larger, wider group of people.
They are being super transparent, the code is available for anyone to see, check or even contribute to if they want to or are able on GitHub. "
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They are also sending an extra text asking you to download it through google/apple app store when they send your results of covid tests
I was sent one this morning with my negative result from the nhs testing facility |
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"I had a call yesterday from a blocked number and a lady called 'linda' with a very odd accent said she was from NHS track and trace, and that I had been in contact with someone who had tested positive.
When I asked who and where I was told it was confidential and that I needed to get tested and she would send me a kit at the 'reduced' price of £17.99.
Maybe I am wrong but I sense a scam. "
Cynic |
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"I had a call yesterday from a blocked number and a lady called 'linda' with a very odd accent said she was from NHS track and trace, and that I had been in contact with someone who had tested positive.
When I asked who and where I was told it was confidential and that I needed to get tested and she would send me a kit at the 'reduced' price of £17.99.
Maybe I am wrong but I sense a scam. "
def a scam we had it as well |
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apparently it wasnt spam but from the government using your doctors details
Between 26 and 27 September, NHS Test and Trace messaged anyone resident in the country who was over the age of 16 and had previously provided their contact details to a GP. Those contacted had not specifically opted in to receive marketing communications regarding the NHS COVID-19 app.
you will find it at
the register
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UK privacy watchdog confirms probe into NHS England COVID-19 app after complaints of spammy emails, texts |
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