GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Officers in Genesee County are warning residents a few latest telephone rip-off by which folks claiming to be with the county well being division apparently focused residents to acquire financial institution info.
A Genesee County resident lately acquired a telephone name from somebody impersonating a Genesee County Well being Division worker, in response to a Thursday, Could 5, information launch issued by the county.
The particular person stated they wished to talk with the resident a few well being division grant they could qualify for after which started asking for checking account info, in response to the discharge.
Officers stated the particular person hung up after asking for the caller’s identify and badge quantity, then reported the decision to the well being division, which confirmed it was not reaching out to residents relating to grant funding.
“In case you obtain a name and are uncertain if it’s a rip-off, ask the caller for his or her identify, a return telephone quantity and keep away from sharing any private info over the telephone,” stated Dr. Pamela Hackert, the Medical Well being Officer for Genesee County. “Report suspicious conduct to the authorities.”
Some suggestions for avoiding falling sufferer to scams just like the one reported by the county on Thursday embody having an inventory of contact info for household, buddies, and well being suppliers who might name repeatedly. This can assist determine whether or not the decision is legit.
Authorities are also reminding residents by no means to share private info, reminiscent of social safety numbers, with anybody over the telephone. If somebody asks for private info, it’s OK to hold up, officers stated.
One other tip is to let a name go to voicemail if the quantity is just not recognizable.
“Scammers not often depart messages,” officers stated within the press launch.
Learn extra at The Flint Journal:
Perry Center Centennial Celebration will feature historical tours, pavilion ribbon cutting
Free Genesee County Recycle Day collection event set for May 14
Largest demolition package in Flint history gets approval; 2,200+ structures to be demolished
