HSE issues urgent warning following vaccination text scam 

The HSE does not charge for Covid-related services including vaccination. If you are concerned or suspicious about a text message purporting to be from the HSE, call HSELive on 1800 700700 or contact your local garda station. Picture: Sam Boal

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is urging the public to be vigilant following reports of a text scam offering a HSE vaccination appointment.

The text messages, which purport to be from the HSE, provide a link to prebook a Covid-19 vaccination appointment. In order to complete the booking, the recipient is asked to enter their credit or debit card details in a payment section.