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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. <\/p>\n

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DCCA said individuals posing as state officials are contacting current and former nursing licensees \u2014 including LPNs, RNs, and APRNs \u2014 and falsely claiming that an investigation has been opened against them. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Understanding how legitimate DCCA agencies operate can help prevent being the victim of a scam. Here are a few tips to remember:<\/p>\n

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What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Call<\/b><\/p>\n

Click here for a full list of licensing programs and contact information for each.<\/p>\n

Impersonating a public servant is a criminal offense and will be investigated and prosecuted.<\/p>\n

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