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Whatcom Co. Health Dept. warns restaurant operators of telephone scam
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The Whatcom County Health Department is warning restaurant operators of a fraudulent scheme to obtain personal financial information.
Restaurant operators in several Western Washington counties have been contacted by a caller claiming to be from the health department. The caller requests personal financial information, such as a credit card number. In some cases, the caller has claimed to be "implementing a new inspection program.” The caller may threaten either fines or enforcement action if the restaurant operator does not cooperate. These calls are fraudulent.
The Whatcom County Health Department will never request personal financial information over the telephone or otherwise. Inspections are unannounced and all inspectors carry photo identification when conducting official business.
Similar telephone scams have been reported elsewhere in the country as well. Fraudulent telephone calls need to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission online at www.ftc.gov/phonefraud or call 1.877.382.4357. For additional information about the Whatcom County Health Department’s food-safety inspection program, call 360.676.6724.
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