(7-26-20) Mercer Health and the Mercer County Health District caution the community to please be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit the COVID-19 situation through a variety of scams.
- Be suspicious of any unexpected mail, calls, emails or texts.
- Be aware of unsolicited requests for your personal and medical information.
- If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately online or call 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).
- For additional information on COVID-19 frauds and scams, visit: https://oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/fraud-alert-covid19.asp
Locally, tests are only done at Mercer Health’s COVID-19 testing sites and require a physician’s order. Communication, such as test results, should be provided by an authorized source – such as your physician who ordered the test, the health department or Mercer Health. If you are suspicious of any communication, ask for clarifying information and report suspected fraud.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General has created this video to also warn about COVID-19 scams: https://youtu.be/cAfrHJwpE4g
