Uploaded: , Monday, Feb 14, 2022
By Press Release
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs has received reports of a telephone scam targeting consumers. Callers are utilizing illegal “spoofing” techniques to trick consumers into responding.
Los Angeles County will not seek your personal or medical information in unexpected phone calls.
According to reports, the caller is altering the caller ID to make it look like a call is coming from the L.A. County Chief Executive Office’s Countywide Communications information line at 213-974-1311, claiming to be from Medi-cal, and asking people to share personal or medical information.
DCBA is investigating this issue. We urge all consumers to use caution before responding to spoofed spam calls or any phone number you do not recognize.
Note: The County of Los Angeles will not use robocalls, automated response systems, or call you unexpectedly about Medi-cal.
What’s at Risk?
Callers may request personal information from consumers, sometimes threatening them with punishment if they do not comply. In similar scams, callers will demand money in exchange for information packages or important documents. The consequences of engaging with a scammer can include financial damages or identity theft.
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
DCBA recommends taking the following precautions to prevent harmful or damaging phone scams:
– If you get a call or message like this, hang up. Do…
