New phone scam targets nurses, medical professionals statewide

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is warning medical professionals, particularly nurses, about an active phone scam in which fraudsters impersonate state officials.

DCCA said individuals posing as state officials are contacting current and former nursing licensees — including LPNs, RNs, and APRNs — and falsely claiming that an investigation has been opened against them.

Scammers may request personal information or, in some cases, solicit wire transfers. While recent incidents have primarily targeted nursing professionals, dental professionals, pharmacists, and other medical licensees have also been targeted and remain at risk…

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