Public Safety Alert: Fraudulent Public Health Official Reported in Champaign County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2025
Tanya Giannotti, Public Relations
217-531-2925 /
Public Safety Alert: Fraudulent Public Health Official Reported in Champaign County
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges Residents to Immediately Report Suspicious Activity
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is alerting residents about a male individual falsely claiming to represent public health while going door-to-door in Champaign County. Both CUPHD and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have confirmed that they do not have any staff currently conducting door-to-door visits.
Residents are urged to stay cautious. If someone unexpectedly comes to your door claiming to be from public health, do not let them in and immediately call 9-1-1 to report the incident.
Public health officials want to ensure the safety of the community and remind residents that official health representatives will always provide proper identification and will not conduct unannounced home visits.
For any concerns or to verify public health outreach efforts, please contact CUPHD at 217-352-7961 or visit www.c-uphd.org.
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