Where’s your degree?: Sharon police warn residents of fake doctor scam

SHARON, Mass — Sharon police are warning residents of a scam aiming to gain their Medicaid information.

Older residents have been receiving phone calls that appear to be from their local doctor, according to Sharon police. Upon answering the phone, the caller will ask residents for their Medicaid information.

The phone calls are being “spoofed” to look real, according to police. '