Impersonation scam targets doctors, nurses, and other medical providers to steal money
Scammers are at it again, this time pretending to be “Sheriff’s deputies” and threatening to arrest doctors, physician assistants, and nurses for missing a court date. So how do you spot this scam? The scam begins with a phone call from someone who says they’re a Sheriff’s deputy. He’ll say you missed a court date where you were supposed to give expert testimony. His tone is urgent, and he says you’ll be arrested unless you pay a fine — in cash or gift cards. In a twist, the caller says you have to pay the judge in person at the courthouse, by handing over those gift cards. The caller insists...