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22 Dec, 4 tweets, 2 min read
.@NSWHealth is aware of #COVID19 scam text messages asking for donations or confirming positive COVID-19 test results. NSW Health is also aware of a scam asking for donations for @BreastScreenNSW. BreastScreen NSW is a part of NSW Health.
NSW Health will never seek donations or notify people of positive COVID-19 results by text message. If you test positive for COVID-19 you will get a phone call from NSW Health as a priority and told what to do next.
You might be contacted from a private number so please pick up private calls when waiting to hear back about test results. If you think you have received a scam text, please report it online at crimestoppers.com.au or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (24/7).
Always use reliable and trusted sources of information on COVID-19 including the NSW Government and NSW Health websites or by following us on social media.
Visit: nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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