Alberta Health Services warned people about a phone scam circulating that involves novel coronavirus. In a Facebook post on Tueday, AHS said it has received reports that Albertans are getting phone calls during which they’re told they have tested positive for COVID-19.
The caller then asks the person for their credit card information. “AHS will never call and ask for credit card information,” the health agency stressed. “Please hang up immediately and report by calling the non-emergency line for local law enforcement.” On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney declared a public health emergency in Alberta over the novel coronavirus pandemic.