“You Have an STD” Hoax Phone Calls Made at Random
At least 10 people have received automated calls purportedly from the St. Joseph County Health Department telling them they might have contracted a sexually transmitted disease.
The health agency says the messages are a hoax and that it would never leave personal medical information on an answering machine or through an automated system. The calls reportedly tell people they have had exposure to an STD or HIV virus.
Health Department nursing director Barb Baker says at least some of those receiving the calls took them seriously.
She says the calls seem to have been made at random, going to people ranging from 11 to 70 years old.
I personally wouldn’t believe it if I got an STD phone call, … that’s exactly why I would jump in my car and go to Planned Parenthood immediately because I’m so sure everything’s okay. Ya, that’s why. Honestly, if you use protection and you’re all up to date with your check-ups, I’m not so sure how skurred any of the people were.
