SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Scammers have "spoofed" Memorial Health System's main number and used it in phone calls, per MHS.
A press release said the health system learned unknown parties were able to make it seem as if their calls were coming from the MHS main number of (217)788-3000. Scammers called local residents and either falsely claimed they must pay a bill or tried to sell the victims a product.
Memorial Health System is still using this number for legitimate calls in order to schedule or confirm appointments.
"Memorial asks that patients who may have concerns about the authenticity of a call should hang up and call back," a press release said. "Incoming calls to MHS have not been impacted."
People who believe they may have been a victim of fraud should call their local police department.
