Scammers are targeting healthcare industry workers! These scammers are impersonating law enforcement/government officials to extort money or steal personal information by stating the person has an active subpoena. Here are a few warning signs and tips to protect your identity if this were to happen to you.
How Scammers Operate:
- Scammers gather target info from medical websites and social media.
- Use fake credentials and authentic phone numbers/names.
- Claim target’s subpoenaed for court testimony.
- States there is an arrest warrant issued for not appearing in court.
- Threaten arrest and license revocation.
- Demand payment (prepaid cards, wire transfers, cash) for fine or suggest a meeting to rob them of their personal property.
- Scare tactics used, mentioning surveillance and raids.
Protection Tips:
- Agencies or courts won’t demand payment via phone.
- Agencies or courts will not demand you meet them at a location “close to” the actual address.
- No legitimate agency uses prepaid cards or cryptocurrency.
- Verify agency and request before sharing personal info.
- Legitimate legal documents are done in person or official letter.
Stay cautious and follow these guidelines to prevent falling for this scam. If contacted, save all transaction information and communications and notify NOAH Workplace and Public Safety. For more information about this scam, click here.
For more information on our Public Safety Programs, please contact Workplace and Public Safety department at JSLAMA@NOAHHelps.org.
