Guthrie has been made aware that residents have received fraudulent phone calls that display the Guthrie switchboard number on Caller ID. Technology allows perpetrators to alter information on the recipient’s caller ID so Guthrie’s name appears.
The caller identifies themselves as a staff member of a provider’s office, calling to update their records and asking for personal information.
The scam is not new but has seen a recent resurgence, so Guthrie is alerting patients to the problem. Be advised, Guthrie does not initiate phone calls requesting personal information such as social security number or credit card information.
Residents who receive such calls are asked to contact local law enforcement agencies.
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