France's new digital version of the carte vitale health card is the subject of an email scam targeting residents in France. Last year France rolled out a digital version of the card that users can keep on their phones - here's how it works. READ ALSO: How foreigners in France can get the new digital health card✎The e-card is entirely optional and people may continue to use their physical card if they prefer. AdvertisementOne such email claims to be from state health body Ameli and says that "a new digital version of your Carte Vitale must be downloaded in your personal health space. In fact, the digital health card is entirely optional - people can sign up for it if they wish but if those chose not to it will not affect their health cover.

Source: The Local January 20, 2026 14:46 UTC