The Health Department is warning area residents of a SCAM ALERT.

The potential victim was contacted by phone asking for personal health information.

The scammer said they were from Lake Cumberland District Health Department, representing one of our county health departments. The scammer then asked for their Medicare number. 

Please know that LCDHD will not call and ask for your health information or Medicare number. 

If you get a call similar to this, hang up and call your local health department directly.