They claimed to be conducting a VA mental‑health survey and asked for my date of birth. The pattern matches a known contractor that the Veterans Administration uses for post‑appointment follow‑ups, often routed through a toll‑free 888 number. Because the call asks for personal identifiers, treat it like any survey: verify the caller’s name, request a callback on an official VA line, and avoid giving information until you’re certain of legitimacy. If the representative cannot provide a verifiable VA extension or hesitates, hang up and report the incident. Remember that personal data shared over the phone is protected under HIPAA, and unauthorized requests may be illegal.
A call was made at 7:30 p.m. from a foreign-sounding caller, and I chose to block the number
It's unlikly that person will return after being contacted by this number
How did they get our number, our patient/doctor relationship is protected, how did they know i'm a vet, dont know whats going on
Late-night calls are a nuisance, and this VA survey is no exception, with calls coming in after 10 pm.
This number asks to many personnal questions
A claimed VA phone interview became hostile when questioned, and the caller would not provide a name or number, with a VA social worker confirming it was not legitimate
To start, it's essential to understand that it's HIPAA, not HIPPA, which will aid in your search. Then, you'll need to determine what constitutes a violation.
The concern arises from the fact that they were aware of my healthcare information, which is not their concern; I am considering filing a HIPAA complaint against the VA.
It appears that being contracted and working for the VA are two distinct concepts, which might allow them to make calls outside of regular VA hours.
The purpose of the call was supposedly for a 'phone interview' with Va.
This number is clearly associated with a scam.
Public records contain birthdate information, but I'm unsure what other details may have been shared
Apparently, a survey regarding mental health for the V. A. was conducted, and they only asked for my date of birth, which i provided, hopefully didnt make a mistake.
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After returning the call, I was given a point of contact at the VA NE Program Evaluation Center, which is 1-203-932-5711 ext 8655; I plan to follow up tomorrow.
I got a call about a mental health survey, but i didnt trust them, so i refused to answer
My phone ring while I reading a text, I ignore it
If the questions asked during the call were shared, it might be possible to determine whether the call was legitimate or a scam.
After responding to the questions, I only shared my birthdate, and now I'm wondering if this is legitimate or a fake inquiry.
It seems my response to them was not the best approach.
Interestingly, I recieved a call about a mental health survey, claiming I was selected from a small group of people
The caller ID displayed a suspicious "0" as the name, prompting concerns about the authenticity of the call from the 888 number.
The company claimed to be conducting a survey on behalf of the VA, focusing on mental health, with a follow-up scheduled for 12 weeks, and posed a range of questions, some of which were quite sensitive
A voicemail message was left on my phone, but I have no intention of returning the call.
Last saturday, I recived a call from this number, asking about my VA appointments, and after asking the person three times if she was a VA employee, she lied to me three times, and after talking to a VA big boss, it's clear that this was not legit, and I want to know how they got my info
Yesterday I got a call from a real person, they left a message, but I dont think I will take the suposed survey
This is clearly a scam, and it's advisable to exercise caution and not provide any information; it's also recommended to report such incidents to the local VA office, as it's concerning how these scammers are obtaining the phone numbers of veterans.
After calling the provided numbers, I discovered that the crisis line had this number in their system, and I'm willing to cooperate as long as they don't request personal identification information.
Following two calls on 8.30.17, which I directed to voicemail, and a previous attempt in June 2017, I have decided to add this number to my reject list due to the lack of personalized communication
It appears to be related to mental health services, which I have utilized and verified with my healthcare provider