Health Scam Alert - 03/24/20

Scammers are using the coronavirus pandemic to prey on the elderly.

Winston County sheriff Jason Pugh says several older residents received a call telling them to go to a local hospital.

Scammers are using the coronavirus pandemic to prey on the elderly.

// winston county sheriff jason pugh says several older residents received a call telling them to go to a local hospital or clinic immediately.

// the caller claimed that the victim had a medical issue that must be addressed.

// pugh says if you get an unexpected call from your medical provider, call the doctor's office back once you hang up to verify the information.

// elderly residents are not advised to go to medical facilities unless it's absolutely necessary.

// pugh isn't sure why someone would endanger the lives of others during this virus outbreak