HARRISBURG, Pa (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - There's a potential scam targeting people in the Pennsylvania's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
The State Department of Health issued a warning Monday alerting participants of possible attempts to gain personal information from them.
"The WIC program provides access to resources for mothers and children across Pennsylvania and we do not want our WIC participants worried about being taken advantage of – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic," Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said.
Participants should not share personal information without a caller's identity. The state says they never call to ask for banking information.
Levine said, "We want participants to be alert, but know their information is protected and their benefits will continue to be distributed through secure means. Please be aware of potential scammers looking to steal personal information and report their number so more Pennsylvanians do not have this experience."
To confirm the legitimacy of an information request, particpants can contact their local WIC office. Scams can be report to local police or to the state Attorney General's office
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