By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Officials at Great Plains Health have been made aware of and want to advise local residents about a phone scam taking place in our area involving callers posing as representatives from the Great Plains Health.
Officials said this particular caller provides a reference number and is offering benefits.
Residents are urged to help educate their family, friends and neighbors about this scam.
The Federal Communications Commission offers these tips:
• You may not be able to tell right away that the call is not real as scammers often use technology to spoof caller-ID.
• Never give out personal information, such as Social Security number, passwords, mother's maiden names or account numbers.
• If you get an inquiry from someone who says they represent a company or a government agency seeking personal information, hang up and call the phone number on your account statement, in the phone book or on the company's or government agency's website to verify the authenticity of the request.
• Use caution if you are being pressured for information immediately.
If you suspect a scam call, report it to local law enforcement.