Members of the public have alerted the agency of scam phone calls and Facebook posts. The phone scammers say they are calling from Shasta County Public Health and request information on vaccination status. The Facebook scammer claimed to be an agent of Shasta County Public Health and requested money so that it can receive a large grant.
For tips on how to avoid a scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice at www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scam. To report a scam, visit their Report Fraud site at www.reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Please see full Press Release: ScamAlert20220804