Man targeted in scam call impersonating medical clinic, Austin MN
A man was targeted by a scam call pretending to be from a medical clinic that asked for Medicare information. He gave out personal information but has contacted Medicare to cancel his old number and wants to file a police report.
Audio|Source: Austin Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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We have a fraud scam in the LAC lobby.
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Gentleman lives in A sector.
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He received a call the other day from Mayo Clinic.
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The scam call came through acting as Mayo Clinic.
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They called to get updated Medicare info and his number, and he did give out the information.
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He has contacted Medicare and they canceled his old number, but he still wants to make a report just in case anything happens.
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Location mentioned:
Near 18th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
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