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title: "‘It looks like this is the real deal’: Jacksonville man warns of DNA test scam"
metaTitle: "Jacksonville Man Warns Of DNA Test Scam"
slug: jacksonville-man-warns-of-dna-test-scam
date: "2022-04-26T19:02:00-05:00"
image:
  src: "https://cdn.securelogix.dev/slx/images/dna-test-scam.webp"
sourcePublisher:
  name: First Coast News
  url: www.firstcoastnews.com
sourceArticle:
  url: "https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/gmj/it-looks-like-this-is-the-real-deal-jacksonville-man-warns-of-dna-test-scam/77-c7537c17-4af1-459f-97b7-ae7ed6ce2e80"
tags: [Phone Scam]
status: published
---

## If you get a phone call, especially from someone who’s not your doctor, about doing a DNA test, you may be getting scammed.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A scam that involves a DNA test is hitting people on the First Coast. One man who believes he’s been a victim is working to spread the word.

If you get a phone call, especially from someone who’s not your doctor, about doing a DNA test, you may be getting scammed.

“It looks very legitimate,” said Dennis Carpenter. “It looks like this is the real deal!”

Dennis Carpenter got a call from a woman saying she was authorized by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Then he received a box with a DNA test in the mail. He didn’t question it. He’s an avid genealogist and says he’s done multiple DNA tests before...