MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials from the Privacy and Security Center at Mon Health are cautioning residents about scammers trying to get personal information from current and former patients.
Members of the community have received calls from scammers using a number spoofing technique to make it appear as if they are an official from Mon Health. Scammers use the method to gain your confidence and ultimately your personal information.
If residents receive similar calls, they are asked to hang up immediately and call the official business line back at 304-598-1200.
Report suspicious calls to law enforcement and never give out personal information over the phone.
Similar reports have been received by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.