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by neltnerb 2488 days ago
I also do this every time when my doctor's office or insurance calls. They have to verify your identity to give you medical information. I need to verify their identity to give them my personally identifiable information.

I think eventually they got the point because now they have a secure online email system and just leave a message asking me to call back. They still leave a return phone number, but it's getting better.