Scam alert: Fake caller posing as OHA asking for personal health information
The Information Security and Privacy Office (ISPO) is alerting Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) clients, partners and staff to stay vigilant when receiving phone calls.
Recently, an OHA employee reported receiving a call from a scammer posing as OHA under the name “OHA Choice.” The caller claimed they were performing a survey on personal health. OHA is not administering any surveys under the name OHA Choice.
Typically, these types of scams, whether by phone, text, or email are intended to obtain your personal information such as medical record information, social security number, credit card bank information and more.
How to protect yourself
- Never give personal information to anyone over the phone that you do not legitimately know.
- Consider blocking the number.
- Do not respond to any survey text messages and delete immediately.
What to do if you receive or suspect a scam call
Visit the Oregon Department of Justice online at www.oregonconsumer.gov or call 1-877-877-9392.
Questions?
Contact ISPO at 503-945-5780 or dhs.privacyhelp@dhsoha.state.or.us.
If you need this message in another format or have questions, contact either ODHS Communications or OHA Communications.
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