Las Vegas residents are being hit with a fresh phone scam, and this one shows up as “Clark County” on your caller ID. County officials are warning that scammers are spoofing the county’s name to try to squeeze sensitive personal details out of unsuspecting residents.
The county is stressing that it will not call to request Medicare or Medicaid information and is urging people to treat any unsolicited ask for financial, medical or Social Security details as a major red flag. If you get a call like that, officials say the safest move is simple: hang up, then verify the caller using trusted, official phone numbers.
According to FOX5, scammers are using a number that displays as “Clark County” in order to pry loose personal information. The station reports that county officials posted the alert on Thursday, May 14.
How the scam works
Scammers frequently use caller ID spoofing so that a government agency or local institution appears on your screen even when the call is coming from somewhere else entirely. In an advisory, the Clark County District Court warns that “The court never calls or e-mails people to get personal information such as their social security number,” according to Clark County District Court. Requests for immediate payment or medical details over the phone should be treated as highly suspicious.
How to protect yourself
If you did not start the conversation, you do not have to keep it going. Hang up on any unexpected caller, then look up county or court contact numbers yourself before calling back. Medicare advises that it will not call to sell anything or to ask for your Medicare number. If you suspect Medicare-related fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov.
Suspicious calls can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Because caller ID information can be faked, officials also suggest considering a complaint to the FCC about spoofed numbers.
Impersonation and spoofing schemes are nothing new in the valley. Hoodline has previously covered a July 2025 jump in fake court citation scams, and local agencies have been issuing coordinated warnings as new twists on the same playbook appear. Scammers often zero in on older residents and lean on fear, urgency or both to pressure people into giving up information or sending money.
If you believe you have been targeted, officials recommend noting the number that called, cutting off all contact, and contacting your bank right away if you shared any financial information. You should also file a report with local law enforcement and the FTC. The county advisory further suggests reaching out to the LVMPD Financial Crimes bureau or the Nevada Attorney General when appropriate, and points residents to the county notice for specific guidance.
