We have been made aware that local residents are receiving fraudulent phone calls that appear to be coming from our official hospital or clinic phone numbers. This is a tactic known as "spoofing," where scammers mask their true identity to gain your trust.

How to Identify a Scam Call

While our staff may contact you regarding appointments or follow-up care, please be aware of these red flags:

1. Requests for Sensitive Data: Ochiltree Hospital District and Perryton Health Center will never call you to ask for your Social Security number or Medicare information over the phone in an unsolicited manner.
2. Mispronunciations: We are your neighbors and we know our home. Scammers often mispronounce Ochiltree or Perryton. If the caller struggles with these names, it is a major red flag.
3. Urgency or Pressure: Scammers often use high-pressure tactics to get you to act quickly.

What You Should Do

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from us:

• Hang Up Immediately: Do not provide any personal or financial information.
• Call Us Directly: To verify if a call was legitimate, manually dial our official numbers:
  • Ochiltree Hospital District: 806-435-3606
  • Perryton Health Center: 806-435-7224

Our Commitment to You

We are currently briefing all of our staff members on this situation to ensure they can help address any confusion if you call in to verify a contact.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern these fraudulent calls may have caused. Please know that your privacy and security are our top priorities, and we appreciate your diligence in protecting your personal information.

Stay Alert. Stay Safe.