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Social Security Phone Scams on the Rise ~ When in Doubt, Hang Up!
We’ve written a couple warnings on “spoofed” Social Security phone scams, where scammers “appear” to be from Social Security...
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NAIC Cautions Free Financial Seminars May Not Be a Bargain
Hundreds of financial seminars are presented each year, often boosting attendance by offering a free meal at an upscale...
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As Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches, Continue to Guard Your Card!
As Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7) approaches, and public outreach about Medicare enrollment options and changes...
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SMP & Advocates Address Top Medicare Scams in 2-Min News Video
Micki Nozaki, our California SMP Project Director, and our partner, Adrienne Omansky, founder of Stop Senior Scams Acting Troupe,...
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Learn Tips to Stop Illegal Robocalls
Do you or someone you know receive multiple unwanted and illegal robocalls a day? If so, our partners at...
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Beware of Offers for “Free” Back Braces Covered by Medicare ~ Fraud Alert Available in 8 Languages
Scammers are broadcasting TV commercials or contacting Medicare beneficiaries by phone to offer “free or low cost” knee, back...
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New Fraud Alert Targets Fraudulent Hospice Enrollments
Fraudulent hospice enrollments are on the rise and are dangerous. Not only do they rob Medicare and taxpayers of...
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Are You Part of This Year’s Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey? Learn How to Verify Your Participation & Prevent Fraud
Usually we tell people that Medicare will neither call you nor show up at your door. If either of...
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Say No to “Free” Genetic Tests
Below is a commentary by Greg Dill, Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. ...
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House Adopts Rep. Porter Amendment to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from Fraud
Congresswoman’s amendment will increase funding for federal program to protect Medicare recipients from fraud and abuse. The House...