Security News > 2021 > September > Something phishy: Tech recruiters jabbed by fake COVID-19 Passport scam

An IT recruitment agency says a "Phishing scam" is behind a fake email sent to its customers with details on how to apply for a "Coronavirus Digital Passport."

The email - sent to applicants and clients of Concept Resourcing, based in Dudley, England, on 14 September and seen by The Reg - claimed users could "Get your Digital Coronavirus Passports today" and showed recipients a big juicy link where they could do so.

The scam was quickly spotted by the recruitment biz, which sent an email several hours later warning people not to "Interact with the email" and to remain "Vigilant."

A follow-up message sent early evening on 15 September confirmed that Concept Resourcing's "Email software was compromised" and that the email had been sent to a number of undisclosed "Candidates and clients."

"This email was NOT genuine and formed part of a phishing scam using our Concept Resourcing email address," it said.

In July, Action Fraud - the UK's fraud and cybercrime hotline - said it had received more than 700 reports of people being sent emails, supposedly from the NHS, offering them a vaccine passport.

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