Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to its residents about scam artists reportedly calling, saying they’re from Olean General Hospital and say they are updating their records.
The calls a reportedly coming from a Boston, N.Y. phone number that shows on the caller ID. The individuals on the phone request personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank routing numbers, etc.
The Sheriff’s Office warns residents not to release any personal information or return any calls to this number. If such a call is received, residents are encouraged to call their local police agency.