Scam Alert: Be aware of calls claiming to be from Winneshiek Medical Center

Local residents have reported receiving phone calls claiming to be Winneshiek Medical Center staff or representatives updating account information. The live caller is asking for address, credit card number, bank account information, etc. The caller ID is showing the calls are coming from Winneshiek Medical Center with the local 382-2911 number.

These calls are scams.

Winneshiek Medical Center will not randomly contact you for information. Legitimate calls from the medical center are likely following up on an appointment or visit, test result or billing question. If you are not expecting a call from WMC, be very cautious when the caller claims to be from WMC.

Remember, you should never share personal information with an unknown caller over the phone, including your health information, payment information, credit card numbers or any other form of identifying information. If you receive one of these unexpected calls, simply hang up the phone. If you are concerned WMC may be trying to get ahold of you, call 563-382-2911, provide as many details as you can about the call you received, and WMC staff will help you from there.

These calls have been reported to the Sheriff's Office and they are aware of the situation.