More than 60 million fellow Americans rely on Medicare for their health care needs, so you need to be aware of this scary new scam.
Because Medicare is a multi-billion dollar program, there are scammers who are exploiting and abusing the system to scam those who use Medicare. That’s why the AARP Fraud Watch Network has come forward to warn all Medicare patients of this new scam.
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What is Medicare Scam?
A recent scam affecting Medicare beneficiaries has been linked to “free” medical equipment. Scammers posing as Medicare representatives are unsolicited calling people under the guise of Medicare and offering them free medical equipment, such as braces.
These scammers are very aggressive, begging people to agree to receive the device even though they don’t want or need it, all because it’s free. However, in order to process the benefits, the scammers will ask the caller for their health insurance number, giving them access to all the private medical information the caller has on file.
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What are the consequences of falling for this scam?
First, giving out your Medicare number is very dangerous. Not only does it allow scammers to access all of your medical information, it can also cause Medicare to pay fraudulent claims, and even allow someone to pass off as you to get free health care. It can also place incorrect information in your medical records, which can be harmful to your health.
Also, if you end up receiving any devices from these scammers, they are likely to be of extremely low quality and of no use to you.
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How can I avoid being scammed by this scam?
- One of the most important things to remember is that the Medicare representative will no way Call you, unless you’ve already called and left a message with them first. Sometimes, a Medicare health or drug plan will call you to ask about it, but only if you are already a member of the plan and have your doctor’s approval.
- you must always Protect Your Medicare number and do not give it to anyone if your personal healthcare provider needs it.
- equally important is you Observe carefully Your medical bills for any outstanding balances. Your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits will clearly state which services you are billed for so that you can easily spot any false information.
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What should I do if my Medicare number has been compromised?
Here are some things you can do if your Medicare number falls into the wrong hands:
- Contact your healthcare provider for any suspicious charges or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) if you suspect any fraud
- Create an identity recovery plan at www.identitytheft.gov.
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