Telephone Scams Targeting Wisconsin Hospital Patients Reported
Examples of information requested in the fraudulent calls include Medicare account numbers, family medical history and recent medical equipment purchases—all of which can be used for identity theft.
If you receive such a call, text or email, do not respond. Don’t click on links or open attachments from suspicious sources. When in doubt, contact the hospital at a verified telephone number or through another legitimate channel to seek clarification.
For more information on what to do if you fall victim to an identity theft scam, visit the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection website: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Publications/Phishing402.aspx