Covid-19 vaccine and test and trace scams warning to York residents RESIDENTS in York are being warned about a spate of scams relating to Covid-19. People have reported receiving fake mobile texts, calls or emails offering vaccine appointments or claim to be about Test and Trace. In most cases the texts and emails contain a link that asks for payment or further personal details. City of York Council say people are being invited to be vaccinated when it’s their turn. They will be invited by the NHS, their local GP practice, or in York by Nimbuscare, a local consortium of 11 GP practices.