July 04, 2022

It’s always a good idea to be vigilant against online, email, and telephone scammers. Scammers may contact TriHealth team members while at work, or at home, in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money.

How A Current Scam Works

• The scammer will explain that they are from a local government agency, such as the police department or even a federal agency, and they need your assistance.
• The scammer explains that they need payment in the form of a gift card or cash to avoid having to arrest the team member or naming them in a criminal or civil action.
• Many times, the scammer will use an app that allows them to input a phone number that appears as though they are a local government agency.

The scammer’s goal is to scare and pressure you into acting quickly to give them money and not verify their lie.

Tips to Avoid Being Scammed

• Government agencies, including law enforcement will never call to request money or gift cards.
• No payment should be made for any reason over the phone unless you know and trust the entity or person.
• If you get a call like this, instruct the caller to send the local police to your address and speak to you in person, and terminate the conversation quickly. Do not provide them the address, if this is a legitimate call then the police will have the information needed to respond to your address.

If you receive these calls and are concerned that your personal history information has been compromised, please call TriHealth Protective Services and ask for an investigator.

For additional information or training please contact Rich Cinfio, Director of Protective Services, at Richard_Cinfio@TriHealth.com.