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1. • • The fraudsters have been exploiting people's desperation to find an NHS dentist, in short supply in many parts of the country. Norfolk, Essex, Suffolk, Devon, Merseyside and County Durham are among the areas targeted so far. Trading Standards in Lincolnshire said the scam had also been operating there.
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   Are there dental scams?

   • Seeing a good dentist can positively impact your quality of life. Unfortunately, as in any other industry, not every practitioner is honest or has your best interests in mind. This means there are scams to watch out for in the dental field. In this article, we’ll talk about common dental scams, how to spot them, and how to avoid them.

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   Why are people falling for dentist scams?

   • Fraudsters have been posing as dentists to take advantage of patients desperate for NHS appointments. But how does the scam work and why are people falling for it? The scammers, who have been fraudulently using the identity of a real dentist, have been encouraging people to pay up front for treatment before disappearing with their money.

   How fake dentists are conning would-be patients

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   Where are NHS dentists being scammed?

   • Norfolk, Essex, Suffolk, Devon, Merseyside and County Durham are among the areas targeted so far. Trading Standards in Lincolnshire said the scam had also been operating there. Laura, 39, said she had been trying to find an NHS dentist for nine years, so had wanted to sign up quickly to secure a spot.

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   Did a scam offer NHS Appointments at a non-existent dental practice in Lincoln?

   • Hundreds of people may have been victims of a scam offering NHS appointments at a non-existent dental practice in Lincoln, according to Trading Standards officers. The website for 'The Dental Practice' asked for personal data, including passport numbers, and took bank or credit card payments to secure appointments.

   Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

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   Was 'the dental practice Lincoln' a scam?

   • Trading standards described the scam as "clever", with the website featuring a photo of a registered dentist based in south-west England, who had no idea their identity had been hijacked. The site for 'The Dental Practice Lincoln' promised patients would be seen in a former GP practice on St Catherine's, Lincoln from December.

   Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

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   Is there a NHS dentist scam in Lincolnshire?

   • Trading Standards in Lincolnshire said the scam had also been operating there. Laura, 39, said she had been trying to find an NHS dentist for nine years, so had wanted to sign up quickly to secure a spot. She paid £100 and also had her father sign up, but soon began to have doubts.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesHow scammers are targeting people looking for NHS dentists

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   1 day ago · Getty Images. The scammers have been targeting people eager to register with an NHS dentist. The scammers have been using Facebook community groups to post links to their own Facebook page and ...

4. www.bbc.com › news › articlesHow scammers are targeting people looking for NHS dentists - BBC

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   1 day ago · Getty Images. The scammers have been targeting people eager to register with an NHS dentist. The scammers have been using Facebook community groups to post links to their own Facebook page and ...

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6. dentistry.co.uk › 2024/11/01 › warnings-after-fakeWarnings after fake NHS dental practice scammed patients

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   1 day ago · 01 November 2024. Hundreds of people may have been scammed by a website offering NHS appointments at a fake dental practice. This is according to officers from Trading Standards. Advertised as ‘The Dental Practice Lincoln’, the website asked patients to input their personal details and pay for their first appointment in advance.

7. www.yahoo.com › news › fake-nhs-dentist-scammedFake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients - Yahoo

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   2 days ago · Thu, October 31, 2024, 2:59 AM EDT · 4 min read. Paul Bowring fears he is one of hundreds who fell victim to the scam [BBC] Hundreds of people may have been victims of a scam offering NHS ...

8. www.lincsonline.co.uk › lincoln › warning-issuedWarning issued over dental surgery scam

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   Oct 22, 2024 · Lincolnshire Trading Standards has warned residents about a new scam offering NHS dental places at a supposed new practice in the Lincoln area. Over the past week, a website and Facebook page under the name The Dental Surgery have surfaced, claiming to accept new NHS patients ahead of opening on December 11 and asking individuals to book and ...

9. www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk › postsFraudulent dental appointment booking website - NHS Cheshire ...

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   Oct 3, 2024 · To report a suspicious website, visit the Action Fraud website or call 0300 123 2040. Our attention has been brought to a concern relating to a scam dental appointment booking website.

10. www.newmouth.com › resources › common-dental-scamsHow to Spot and Avoid Dental Scams - NewMouth

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    Feb 7, 2024 · Unfortunately, as in any other industry, not every practitioner is honest or has your best interests in mind. This means there are scams to watch out for in the dental field. In this article, we’ll talk about common dental scams, how to spot them, and how to avoid them.