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Failure to invest in NHS dentistry has led to rise in scammers ‘preying’ on desperate patients
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FAILURE to invest in NHS oral healthcare has led to scammers “preying” on vulnerable patients, desperate to secure an appointment with an NHS dentist, campaigners and experts have said.
Fraudsters have taken up to £319.10 using fake websites offering NHS dental appointments secured through a pre-payment system, The British Dental Association (BDA) said today.
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