CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

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The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) has learned of a phone scam aimed at licensees. In this scheme, the caller falsely identifies themself to licensees as employees of the Board, claims that the licensee is under investigation by the Board, and at risk of being arrested. In some cases, the caller demands payment to resolve disciplinary action, warns the licensee not to report the call, attempts to extort money or elicit sensitive information, and/or requests the licensee to pick up a package from a post office or parcel location.

The Board always initiates contact via a letter sent to your address on file with the Board, and only reaches out to you via phone or email after a letter is sent.

If you receive a call or fax from an individual claiming to be a Board employee and they attempt to gather personal and financial information, here are ways to protect yourself:

• If you have any doubts or questions about someone claiming - by phone - to represent the Board, contact the Board at (916) 263-7800.
• You can also take down the caller's information (including name, title, phone number, and email address), let them know you will follow-up directly with the Board, and end the call.
• You may also consider ending the call without explanation if it appears suspicious or to be a scam.
• Refuse to make any payment and never disclose any personal information, i.e. social security numbers, dates of birth, or credit/debit card numbers.

To contact the Board, call (916) 263-7800 or email [email protected].

The Board has learned of a phone scam aimed at licensees. In this scheme, individuals falsely identify themselves to licensees as employees of the Board, claim that the licensee is under investigation by the Board, and that their license is suspended. In some cases, the caller demands payment to resolve disciplinary action, warns the licensee not to report the call, attempts to extort money or elicit sensitive information, and/or requests the licensee to pick up a package from a post office location.

If you receive a call or fax from an individual claiming to be a Board employee and they attempt to gather personal and financial information, here are ways to protect yourself:

• If you have any doubts or questions about someone claiming - by phone - to represent the Board, contact the Board at (916) 263-7800.

• You can also take down the caller's information (including name, title, phone number, and email address), let them know you will follow-up directly with the Board, and end the call.

• You may also consider ending the call without explanation if it appears suspicious or to be a scam.

• Refuse payment and never disclose any personal information, i.e. social security numbers, dates of birth, or credit/debit card numbers without first taking steps to verify that the person requesting the information has a legitimate need for it.

To contact the Board, call (916) 263-7800 or email [email protected].

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At our most recent Board Meeting, Assistant Executive Officer Mark Ito was honored with a plaque for 25 years of service to the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board. Please congratulate Mark on the recognition and his continuous service to the State of California!

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Effective October 1, 2024, our Disciplinary Guidelines and Uniform Standards Regarding Substance Abusing Licensees has been updated.

Disciplinary Guidelines and Uniform Standards Regarding Substance Abusing Licensees

https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/discguide.pdf

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Fraud Alert

The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) has learned of a phone scam aimed at licensees of the (Board). In this scheme, individuals falsely identifying themselves as employees of the Board claim that the licensee is under investigation by the Board and Federal Bureau of Investigation. In some cases, the caller demands payment to resolve disciplinary action, warns the licensee not to report the call, attempts to extort money or elicit sensitive information, and/or requests the licensee to pick up a package from a post office location.

If you receive a call from an individual claiming to be a Board employee and they attempt to gather personal and financial information, here are ways to protect yourself:

• If you have any doubts or questions about someone claiming – by phone – to represent the Board, contact the Board at (916) 263-7800.
• You can also take down the caller’s information (including name, title, phone number, and email address), let them know you will follow-up directly with the Board, and end the call.
• You may also consider ending the call without explanation if it appears suspicious or to be a scam.
• Refuse payment and never disclose any personal information, i.e. social security numbers, dates of birth, or credit/debit card numbers without first taking steps to verify that the person requesting the information has a legitimate need for it.

To contact the Board, call (916) 263-7800 or email [email protected].

We are closed today to celebrate America's Independence. We will re-open at our regular business hours tomorrow.