Phishing Scam Targeting Licensed Professionals NYSED Warns

STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WARNS OF PHISHING SCAM TARGETING LICENSED PROFESSIONALS

In response to concerns brought to the attention of the State Education Department by MSSNY and county medical society executives from physicians who have received deceptive phone calls that they are under investigation by the State, the New York State Education Department issued this statement today, which warns all licensed professionals regarding this phishing scam. 

Specifically, they note that “The New York State Education Department will never telephone or fax any individual to request a bond fee or payments related to an ongoing investigation of professional misconduct.  If you receive such a phone call, please hang up immediately and report it to the proper law enforcement authorities.” 

Link to NYSED statement