We have received notification from Greater Manchester NHS regarding a local GP practice where 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.
Please note – we will never ask a patient for bank details and should you receive a call of this nature – please contact your local Police or call 0300 123 2040, this can be reported online at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ to report this to Action Fraud