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‘Teledoctors’ Charged with Preying on Seniors

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2019 | 0

As telemedicine scams rise, feds crack an international scheme.

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Pharmaceutical Company Targeting Elderly Admits Kickbacks

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2019 | 0

Feds say company instructed sales reps to provide false and misleading information.

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Thirty Charged for Medically Unnecessary Services

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2019 | 0

Home health, prescription drugs, DME are among the areas cited.

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Owner of Medical Marketing Company Convicted

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2019 | 0

Kickbacks made for DNA swabs from Medicare beneficiaries.

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Play Self-defense Against Scams

By Mario Shtika | 10/01/2019 | 0

Survey shows how people avoided scams.

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Feds Crack Genetic Test Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 09/27/2019 | 0

Scheme exploited seniors’ curiosity about genetic medicine.

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Charges Brought Against 34 in Fraud Totaling $258 Million

By Mario Shtika | 09/25/2019 | 0

Schemes billed for services, testing, and prescriptions not medically necessary or provided.

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Genetic Testing Scam Exploits Cancer Fears

By Mario Shtika | 09/16/2019 | 0

A CBS News investigation uncovers recruiters showing up at senior events.

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Protect Yourself from Rip-offs

By Mario Shtika | 09/05/2019 | 0

Avoid scams and fight back against surprise medical bills.

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Imposter Scam Complaints Surge

By Mario Shtika | 08/27/2019 | 0

Criminals are doing more research to earn the trust of victims.

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