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RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Fake contact tracers have been making phone calls in Oneida County. They are actually con artists who are looking for information that could be used for identity theft.
A press release from the Sheriff’s Department says they’ve been made aware of numerous fraudulent calls to residents from people who claim to be working with the Oneida County Health Department.
The Sheriff’s Department says ‘bad actors’ are taking advantage of the state’s growing COVID-19 concerns and situation. Some callers are attempting to collect on payment for a COVID test or release of information, trying to find out which political candidates the resident has voted for, or otherwise encouraging people to not get a flu shot.
Anyone who thinks they may be on the phone with or have received a fraudulent call should contact the Sheriff’s Office, ideally with the phone number they called from.
Anyone who suspects COVID-19 health care fraud should immediately report it to (800) 447-8477.
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