Don't be another victim: Bogotá's most common scam of recent days

The Bogotá Mayor's Office and the District Health Secretariat are alerting the public about the presence of individuals who, in recent days, have been posing as state officials and impersonating Welfare Managers to break into homes and commit robberies. How can we identify them and avoid falling for a scam?

The Bogotá Health Secretariat's Wellness Managers are officials responsible for providing free health services directly to the city's homes, with the goal of bringing medical care to the entire population, especially in situations such as pregnancy, birth, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and mental health. Their identification must be as follows:

- Uniform and ID: Wellness Managers always wear an institutional blue jacket with the logo of the Integrated Health Services Subnetworks and an official ID from the subnetwork to which they belong (South, Southwest, North or Central East).

- Authorized entry: They only enter homes if people authorize it and only in spaces authorized by the owner. They never offer financial benefits or pressure to enter. If you have any questions, they will provide the means and time necessary to verify your identity.

- Free services: All services provided by these teams are completely free.

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Additionally, to find out when they will arrive in your cadastral sector, you can consult the schedule, which will be updated weekly on the District Health Secretariat's official channels.

This way, you can check if a sector takeover is scheduled in your neighborhood, so you can stay safe and open your door without fear. Likewise, each subnet has a helpline available to schedule a visit or for more information related to the More Well-being in Your Home Teams:

Northern Subnetwork (Usaquén, Suba, Chapinero, Barrios Unidos, Teusaquillo, Engativá):

3002319306.

South West Subnetwork (Fontibón, Kennedy, Bosa, Puente Aranda):

3181600793

Southern Subnetwork (Usme, Tunjuelito, Ciudad Bolívar, Sumapaz):

3142177269.

Central East Subnetwork (San Cristobal, Los Martires, Candelaria, Santa Fe, Rafael Uribe, Antonio Nariño):

3005796310.

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What else should you keep in mind?

According to official information, the health services provided by these teams are completely free. Furthermore, Wellness Managers will only enter homes with the consent of the individuals and will not offer any financial benefits. Likewise, citizens are reminded that the managers will only enter spaces within homes authorized by the owners.

"What we want is for them to feel comfortable in their homes and receive the care they require. So, we will never pressure them if you have doubts and want to verify their identity. On the contrary, they will provide the necessary means and time for verification," explained Gerson Bermont, Secretary of Health.