Monument Health and Same Day Surgery Center warns of phishing scam

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Monument Health and Same Day Surgery Center warn of a scam in the Black Hills in which someone who claims to be calling on behalf of Monument Health representing Medicare, CMS or Aetna is asking for personal information.

The call appears to be from the 755 and 644 telephone prefixes that Monument Health and Same Day Surgery Center use. At times, Monument Health and Same Day Surgery Center do contact patients to coordinate care and service, but patients will not be asked to provide a social security numbers or Medicare ID numbers.  

If you receive a call that is unexpected or that you believe to be a scam simply hang up and call your regular provider to verify. Do not share personal information.

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About Monument Health

Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.