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People Report Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 03/08/2022 | 0
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Medicare is not replacing paper cards with plastic ones.

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Caregivers Can Learn to Spot Health Scams

By Mario Shtika | 12/01/2021 | 0
Elderly woman in wheelchair converses with a standing blonde woman outdoors on a paved area.

Dishonest companies will say almost anything to get you to buy.

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Employee Stops Gift Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 09/07/2021 | 0
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No legitimate organization will ask for payment in gift cards.

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Free Genetic Test is Really Medicare Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 08/03/2021 | 0
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Con artists claim to offer “free” genetic testing for heart conditions or cancer.

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Five Surprising Spots Where Fraudsters Lurk

By Mario Shtika | 06/22/2021 | 0
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Medicare scams can show up when — and where — you least suspect them.

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Woman Falls for Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 10/21/2020 | 0
Elderly woman wearing a cap discusses Medicare card fraud on a news program.

She warns about scammers on the prowl.

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Latest Medicare Scam: Chip Cards

By Mario Shtika | 10/07/2020 | 0
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AARP says that dangerous fraud schemes are targeting older Americans.

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Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend

By Mario Shtika | 10/23/2019 | 0
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Numerous reports say scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors.

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Fraud Alert: Nationwide Brace Scam

By Mario Shtika | 04/10/2019 | 0
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Fraud scheme involves orthotic braces and other medical equipment.

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Protect Against Medical Identity Theft

By Mario Shtika | 10/06/2017 | 0
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Watch this video from federal law enforcement to learn how.

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