A "CONVINCING" fake NHS dentist website is stealing people's personal details and money, officials have warned. The scam site uses the health service's logo and branding but has no affiliation with it. It promises to "find and book appointments with local providers" across the UK if users pay upfront for slots.
However, it could leave users out of pocket and at risk of fraud . An NHS England spokesperson said: "This website is a scam. "Patients will never be asked for money upfront before booking an NHS dental appointment, and people can find an official NHS dentist using our website.
" READ MORE HEALTH NEWS A dentist, who wished to remain anonymous, added: "This isn't a real NHS website, you won't get a real appointment, and practices aren't affiliated with it. "You'll have your details and money stolen." The website, nhs-dentist.
co.uk, claims to have booked 35,000 appointments through its "extensive national network of dentists". It first asks users to complete a form detailing whether they need a check-up , hygiene clean or emergency appointment, if they want it through the NHS or privately, and where in the UK they are based.
Most read in Health A calendar of dates and times then appears, with slots available in the coming days. Users are then told to provide their personal details, including their full name, date of birth, postcode, email address and phone number, before making payment. The dodgy website states that NHS appointments cost £35, and private ones are £120.
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