It has come to our attention that care providers are receiving phishing phone calls. The first incident happened with providers in the Dumfries & Galloway area who raised concern about a phone call from a Lauren Mackie from GMB Union. She claimed that they are working alongside Scottish Care as part of a project to ask care staff about how they feel about the pressures being placed on the care sector, and how it impacts on their job role and would like to come along to speak to staff about this and what they see future of care provision.
We can confirm that there is no direct collaborative work between Scottish Care & GMB, please direct any enquiries of this nature to our Head Office on 01292 270240.
Another provider shared that an individual claiming to be a rep for Proctor and Gamble stated that he had management’s permission to speak to staff regarding sanitary products in exchange for free samples. He proceeded to ask staff very intimate questions and for their telephone number and address. This concern has been raised to Proctor and Gamble, who have said that he does not work for them and that the police and them are aware of this.
Scottish Care advise to you to politely decline to engage in any discussion if this individual does phone you and to not give out any personal details.
