Province Warns Against Possible Telephone Scam Involving Health Cards

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is warning Manitobans of a possible phone scam involving Manitoba health cards.

A member of the public received a call from an automated service asking for their personal information related to a problem with their health card.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living does not use automated calls to contact the public about their health card.

If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal information and report the call to the local law enforcement agency.

For more information on what to do if you receive a fraudulent call, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.

(Source: Province of Manitoba News Release)