Covid related scam alert

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people of imposters asking for your personal information.

Nessel said her office has received several reports regarding scammers claiming to be from state or local health departments and vaccination sites.

Hang up if they claim to be from a government agency or vaccination clinic and: Request personal information; makes threats demands you get vaccinated; or ask if you are vaccinated or where you received your vaccination.

State and local health departments will never call making threats or ask you to hand over information like your social security number, birthdate or address.

If you think a health related call may a be scam, contact your local health department to confirm the call.

According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, if you’re concerned that a call may be scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

Calls from the state contact tracing team will come from 866-806-3447 or MI COVID HELP.

During a legitimate COVID-19 contact tracing or case investigation, health departments will ask about your health and request that you verify your birthdate or address.

They will also ask about and/or encourage vaccination, if you are unvaccinated.

Your connection to consumer protection is just a click or phone call away.

Consumer complaints can be filed online at the Attorney General’s website, or by calling 877-765-8388.