A voice mail was left without an accompanying phone call, and the number matched that of a local Walgreens store. This occurred after I received a text message stating someone from Walgreens would be calling to discuss my prescriptions. The voice was barely audible but mentioned discussing my prescriptions and left an 888 number for a return call. I saw no need to engage, especially since Walgreens already handles my prescriptions and I'm not interested in a personal relationship with them.
Walgreens spoof call scam – what to do now!
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Expert Opinion
Believe it or not, callers spoofing Walgreens numbers have surged in recent months, flooding both cell phones and landlines with counterfeit prescription check‑ins. Most victims report a polite “courtesy” script that asks for birth dates, medication details, or a callback to the 1‑888‑655‑9548 line—none of which is used by the actual pharmacy chain. Never return the call or share personal health info; instead hang up and contact your local Walgreens directly using the number on the pharmacy’s official website. Block the spoofed number on your device, and file a complaint with the FTC or your state consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and verifying through official channels is the safest way to avoid falling prey to this pharmacy‑scam trend.
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Repeatedly, I recieved calls from 888-655-9548 on both my cell and home phone, purporting to be from our local Walgreens, wich is not the case. I've contacted our Walgreens and they claim they didnt make those calls. On several occassions, I've picked up the phone but didnt say anything, and after about 15 seconds, the call disconnects. The automated message states that it's a courtesy check in regarding my medicatons, and asks me to call back at 1-888-655-9548
A message from someone claiming to be Karen was received, but I'm wary of their request for personal and medical information, so I've chosen not to respond and instead contacted my local Walgreens to renew my prescription
A scammer, posing as Walgreens, attempted to obtain my personal information by spoofing my local pharmacy's number; I verified with the pharmacy that this was not legitimate and advise against returning the call.
Over the course of two days, I recieved three voicemail calls from this companys rep, who claimed to be a Walgreens Health Outcomes Pharmacist, and wanted me to call her back at 888-655-9545, but I didnt, insted I contacted my local Walgreens, they said they never tried to reach me, this seams like a scam.
Being a victim of a scam that spoofed a company's number highlights the importance of verifying calls by directly contacting the relevant company.
Suspicious activity was reported after receiving a call allegedly from a local Walgreens, prompting an investigation into the legitimacy of the caller's claims and affiliation with the mentioned store
This scammer phoned me, claiming to be from my local Walgreens, and providin a seperate number to call, wich is actully a scam to collecit your personel info
A person claimed to be a pharmacist from Walgreen’s, but I beleive it was a fraudulant call. Walgreens usualy dont call from 800 or 888 numebrs. I advise to hang up and verfiy with your local pharmacy.
Multiple calls were made from this number over the past few days, claiming to be a courtesy call regarding prescriptions and providing specific callback hours, but after verifying with Walgreens, it appears to be a scam.
Apparently, a scammer claiming to be a pharmacist from Walgreens, Amanda, left a message asking me to call back at 1-888-655-9548 regarding my medications and health outcome. Fortunately, I didn't return the call and now I'm aware it's a scam. To verify, contact your local Walgreens pharmacy directly instead of calling the provided number.
Apparently, a text message claimed to be from Walgreens, stating they would soon be contacting me regarding my presciption, or alternativly, i could call them at 888-655-9548. Having dealt with Walgreens in the past regarding my medications, i proceeded to call the provided number. The person who answered requested my name and birthdate, then claimed their computer wasnt working and asked to call me back in 30 minuits, which made me suspisous.
A woman claiming to be Jenna from Walgreens customer services called to inquire about my prescriptions, but after verifying with Walgreens, it was revealed to be a scam.
A person who claimed to be Mohammed from Walgreens pharmacy called me, saying he need my birth date to check on my meds, but I didnt have time for him so I hung up, I think it was a scam call
The caller, who claimed to be Karen, wanted to discus a prescription, she left a 888 number to call back, but I verfied it with our local pharmacy and its a scam.
Clearly a phishing attempt, the caller ID displayed local Walgreens, but the callback number 888/655-9548 was suspicous, my local Walgreens pharmacy dont have nothing to do with this number.
A call from a person claiming to be Gary from Wallgreens was recieved, explaing a contractual aggreement with my insurance compnay, I didnt provide my informations but promissed to contact my local pharmacy
A call was received from someone claiming to be Andy from Walgreens patient care center, inquiring about prescriptions and requesting birthdate information.
On 04.13.22, a caller claiming to be Jelena from Walgreens pharmacy attempted to discuss medications with an elder. The request to return the call at 888-655-9548 seemed unusual, as it doesn't align with Walgreens' standard operating procedure. This has raised concerns about potential scams targeting the elderly.
It seemz "ladysmith" is aware of whats going on, we purchsed two because they are thin, light and acurate
Our caller ID dispayed our local Walgreens, but the person on the phone was asking for personal informations and seemed to know my husband's prescribtions, which made us suspisous of their intentions
The caller ID said it was a local store, but when I listened to the voicemail, it was a recording from Walgreens, I called the store, and they said they didnt make no call
i have been recieving calls on both my cell and landline from this number, claiming to be from walgreens regarding a medication check in, however when i contacted my local walgreens they denied making these calls, and the number they provided seems fake
18886559548
Unknown
Calls originate from this number.
According to the caller, who claimed to be a pharmacis, this number was suppost to be a direct line, and a lengthy explanation was given as to why the local number wouldnt be able to adress the issue.
A suspicious call claiming to be from Walgreens was received today, but the number and caller were not verified on the Walgreens website, suggesting a potential scam.
This number claims to be associated with Walgreens, stating that a medical and prescription review is required, despite my not having used their services in over 25 years, and I also receive frequent calls claiming my prescriptions are ready for pickup
18886559548
Walgreens Pharmacy (claimed)
The caller falsely claimed to be Tonya from Walgreens Pharmacy, looking for someone named Philabout Keita
They left a message, but when I contacted my local Walgreens, they were unaware of any reason for the call, and the call back number was not in servise, completly a scam??
18886559548
Scam
A call purportedly from a local pharmacy was received, but upon requesting a callback, an 888 number was provided, and the local store claimed no knowledge of the call, suggesting a potential scam.
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