Campbellford Memorial Hospital Issues Warning About Fraudulent Text Messages
- Small Town Productions
- Jun 26
- 2 min read
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is alerting the public about a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the hospital. These messages request payment for medical services and are not legitimate.
What’s Happening
Several individuals have reported receiving text messages that appear to come from Campbellford Memorial Hospital. These texts instruct recipients to make a payment for what’s claimed to be an outstanding medical bill. However, hospital officials have confirmed that these messages are fraudulent and that the hospital does not use text messaging to collect payments from patients.
What You Should Do
If you receive one of these messages:
Do not respond.
Do not click any links.
Delete the message immediately.
The hospital emphasizes that all communication regarding billing will come through secure and official channels, never by text.
Why It Matters
Scams like this are designed to deceive individuals into providing personal or financial information. By using the name of a trusted institution, fraudsters aim to take advantage of the public's trust. The hospital wants to ensure that patients and residents remain cautious and informed.
About Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Located in Trent Hills, Ontario, Campbellford Memorial Hospital is a 34-bed community healthcare facility. It provides emergency services, family health care, long-term care, mental health support, and is affiliated with the University of Toronto. The hospital also leverages the Ontario Telemedicine Network to support remote patient care.
Spread the Word
Awareness is one of the strongest tools in preventing scams. Please consider sharing this information with your friends, family, neighbors, and especially seniors or others who may be more susceptible to fraud.
To help amplify the message, you can also share the official post made by the hospital on X (formerly Twitter):🔗 https://x.com/CampbellfordH/status/1937922216017928409
By staying informed and spreading the word, we can all play a role in protecting our community from deceptive and harmful scams.
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