DPH Warns About Telephone Scam Targeting Individuals Who Recently Underwent Surgery
The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning to consumers about a telephone scam primarily targeting women who might recently have undergone surgery. According to DPH, the callers ask about personal health information in an attempt to obtain Social Security numbers, banking information, medical history or other personal data.
- "State Health Department Warns of Phone Scammers" (Plevin, "KPCC News," KPCC, 7/10).