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Description

1-866-210-8338 call received from “Optum Priorauthorization.” Unknown number to me at home # 828-423-2658, left voicemail callback request: “Hello, this is a prior authorization department. Please give us a call back concerning your request 966-210-8338 open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 9 PM Pacific time for Saturday from 6 AM to 3 PM Pacific time for the hearing there, please call us at 1-800-498-5438. Thank you…” 866 # is from Optimim, not Optum. Blocked caller.

Targeted Person's Location

NC, USA - 28792

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

1(866) 210-8338

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Phone Recents, Voicemail message

Scam Type

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

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Business name

Optum IMPOSTER

Date Reported

June 16, 2025

Scam ID

1000456


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