‘It looks like this is the real deal’: Jacksonville man warns of DNA test scam

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...