A local consumer contacted our office stating she received a contact tracing call asking for a social security number. Contact tracers will NEVER ask for your social security number.
Contact tracers will identify themselves as being from the Erie County Department of Health, New York State Department of Health, or other local health department.
Contact tracers will never ask you for money or financial information over the phone. They will always identify themselves and the purpose of their call.
If you get a call like this, report it to our office, call 716-858-6169, or email consumerprotection@erie.gov.
If you provided your social security number to someone claiming to be a contact tracer, please reach our office at 716-858-6169 or email at consumerprotection@erie.gov, and we will provide you with further assistance.
