Contact Tracer Scams on the Upswing in Albuquerque

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The following is a reprint from the Office of Neighborhood Coordination September 8th Weekly eNews.

Contact Tracer Scams on the Upswing in Albuquerque – Be Alert!
Contact tracer scam attempts related to COVID-19 are on the uprise in Albuquerque and residents are asked to be aware. If you are called by someone claiming to be a contact tracer asking for certain personal information, be aware that a legitimate contact tracer WILL NOT ask for the following information:

  • A credit card number
  • A Social Security number
  • Any type of payment
  • Immigrant status

You may be asked for your date of birth to confirm your identity, however. If you’ve been contacted by a scammer, report it online to the Albuquerque Police Department immediately. You can file a report online at: https://www.cabq.gov/police/file-a-police-report-online