Guess what many people assume about that mysterious NHS text – it’s either a scam or a legit reminder. The bulk of reports point to genuine appointment confirmations from the NHS, often including a PIN and DOB for portal access. Still, the unfamiliar number can trigger suspicion, so always cross‑check the details in your official NHS app or call the hospital directly. Verify the hospital name, date, and department before replying or clicking any link. If the message asks for personal data beyond DOB and a PIN, treat it as potential phishing. Keep a log of the text content in case you need to dispute a missed appointment later.
After initial skepticism, a check online revealed reassuring information, prompting a response as requested, which led to a follow-up message regarding an NHS appointment, bringing a sense of relief.
A call claiming to be from the NHS Sunderland Hospital about an appointment I didn't schedule asked for login and date of birth details, which I didn't provide
The mobile number +44 7786 209254 is conect to a NHS hospital, they send me a text to inform me about my appointment
A message claiming to be from the NHS about a Radiology appointment seemed suspicious, especially since I hadn't scheduled one; the request to reply with 'CANCEL' or 'REBOOK' along with a number raised more red flags
The call appears to be a genuine hospital appointment, providing a specific date, time, and location at an NHS facility, only requesting my date of birth for verification purposes.
This is a known fraudulent NHS number that has been used in scam attempts.
I received a text message about an appointment at an NHS hospital, but I am unsure if it is genuine or not.
This number seems questionable
Upon receiving a text, I verified its authenticity by checking my NHS portal, where the appointment was indeed listed.
I recived a message about a NHS apointment, but i was unsure about it, so i logged into my NHS app and found the apointment, if you're in doubt, it's best to log in first
Positive interaction
Safe to comunicate with
This morning, I received a text from this number regarding a referral waiting list for my local NHS, which I knew nothing about, so I contacted my GP to verify.
Following a text about a meeting with a surgeon after an MRI, I contacted my consultant to verify the details due to a date discrepancy, and it was confirmed that an error had occurred, prompting a correction to be sent
A message was received regarding a hospital appointment, but its legitimacy is questionable due to the lack of specific details
Upon receiving a text message about an NHS hospital appointment, concerns arose as the provided PIN code was deemed incorrect, leading to a lockout and suspicions of a potential scam
This number is safey
C'est une arnaque
This appeers to be a scamm
Ultimately, the call was legitimate, as it was from the local hospital regarding an outpatient appointment, making it a trustworthy contact.
Vodafone scam targeting personal info
Good experiance with this companey
Number is actuallly good
I'm puzzled as to why I got this message, as I hadn't booked an NHS appointment, and it requested my date of birth for a hospital that's far from my location
Recieved suspisous text from NHS Trust, posible scam.
User input: Negative + Caution
Upon dialing the NHS appointment line, I discovered that the reminder I received did not correspond to any actual appointment, which is unusual since such notifications typically specify the NHS or the GP's name.
Received a text from this number claiming I was still on the list for spinal surgery, which I’m not. It asked me to text back ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to stay on the list. I didn’t respond, as I’ve never had any appointments for back surgery!
Users are advised to exercise caution
The user's feedback is that the experience was 'Bad'.
