Imposter Warning

It has come to our attention that individuals are contacting Mississippi-licensed healthcare professionals, posing as regulatory investigators or state and federal law enforcement. These callers typically threaten arrest and/or licensure action against the licensee. To appear credible, the callers may provide specific information related to the licensee, such as a nursing license number or NPI number.

Please be aware that such information is publicly accessible and does not confirm the caller's authenticity. The caller may also claim that the licensee is under investigation and attempt to obtain non-public personal information.

Do not share personal information over the phone without verifying the caller's identity. It is not the protocol of the Mississippi Board of Nursing for an investigator to inform a licensee of an investigation or to request non-public personal information over the telephone.

If you receive such a call, please immediately contact the Mississippi Board of Nursing. To verify the identity of an investigator or another representative of the Mississippi Board of Nursing, please call 601-957-6300 and ask for the Investigative Division.