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Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams - Office of Inspector General

(9 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/

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Is that CDC phone call about COVID vaccines a scam? Check caller ID

(3 days ago) WebCOVID transmission was low in most of New Jersey, a Feb. 17 report said. Three South Jersey counties — Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland — had medium …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2024/03/01/cdc-national-immunization-survey-legit-phone-call-covid-vaccine/72787207007/

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How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A …

(7 days ago) WebLegitimate tracing calls might be preceded by a text message, notifying patients of an upcoming call from the health department. Then, in that initial call, the …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/08/20/903664222/how-to-tell-a-real-covid-19-contact-tracers-call-from-a-scammers

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Phone Scams and Phishing Attacks Other CDC

(9 days ago) WebThese calls are a scam and are referred to as “government impersonation fraud,” meaning criminals are impersonating government officials for nefarious purposes. …

https://www.cdc.gov/other/phishing.html

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Fraud Alert: HHS-OIG Telephone Numbers Used in Scam

(Just Now) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) confirmed that official HHS-OIG telephone numbers are being …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-hhs-oig-telephone-numbers-used-scam/

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Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens

(2 days ago) WebAs a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has re-opened HealthCare.gov for a “Special Enrollment Period,” from February 15, 2021 – …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/02/scammers-are-scheming-healthcaregov-reopens

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COVID-19 Robocall Scams Federal Communications Commission

(3 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) issued a fraud alert warning against COVID-19 scams encouraging …

https://www.fcc.gov/covid-19-robocall-scams

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Know a health care scammer when you hear one

(5 days ago) WebUnitedHealthcare is committed to preventing fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare benefit programs. If you think you have been a victim of fraud or identity theft related to your health information or Medicare …

https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-living/know-a-health-care-scammer

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‘Becky From Medicare’ Robocall Is Sweeping the Nation - AARP

(5 days ago) WebThe SMP program, funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, helps Medicare beneficiaries to protect themselves from Medicare fraud, errors and …

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2021/new-medicare-robocall.html

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Fraud Protection Tips in the Health Insurance Marketplace®

(6 days ago) WebIf we don’t have this information, we may not be able to process your application. Calls come from 1-855-997-1890 or 844-477-7500. Caller ID may also show as Health …

https://www.healthcare.gov/protect-from-fraud-and-scams/

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebFake Mandatory COVID-19 Test Scams: Individuals posing as employees of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or another U.S. government …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200410b.html

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Don’t fall for these common health care scams - MultiCare Vitals

(Just Now) WebIf the person claims to be from Medicare, call 800-633-4227 to report the call. If they claim to be from your insurance company, call the number listed on the back of …

https://www.multicare.org/vitals/spot-the-signs-of-a-health-care-scam/

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How to Identify and Stop Medicare Scam Calls? - Hella Health

(1 days ago) WebYou can register both your home and cell phone number for free at www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Telemarketers have 31 days from the …

https://www.hellahealth.com/blog/medicare/medicare-unwanted-and-fake-phone-calls-how-to-identify-and-stop-them/

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How To Identify Medicare Scam Calls: Avoid These 9 Scams - Aura

(6 days ago) WebReport the scam call. If you do receive a scam call, you should report it as soon as possible. Call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE or contact their fraud …

https://www.aura.com/learn/medicare-scam-calls

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Is health survey phone call legitimate? kgw.com

(6 days ago) WebThe people taking the survey will leave a message with a number to call back that belongs to the health department. You can also call 1-866-784-7151 to get …

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/health-survey-phone-call-legitimate/283-d3a106e8-1e9a-414d-b346-946c61b5ebe2

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COVID-19 contact tracing text message scams Consumer Advice

(2 days ago) WebPeople who had contact with someone infected with COVID-19 may first get a text message from the health department, telling them they’ll get a call from a specific …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/05/covid-19-contact-tracing-text-message-scams

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How to spot and avoid common health scams Consumer Advice

(7 days ago) WebKnow that the government wouldn’t hide proven remedies from you. If an ad offers a treatment that the seller claims the government or pharmaceutical industry …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/11/how-spot-and-avoid-common-health-scams

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Yes, calls regarding changes to your Medicare card are scams

(Just Now) WebDon't join a Medicare health or drug plan over the phone unless you initiate the call According to the FCC , scammers may spook a phone number to make it appear like …

https://www.krem.com/article/news/verify/medicare-card-update-scam-calls-verify/293-b2a200b4-eb21-485a-9852-68aba649b2ea

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How To Stop Medicare Phone Calls HelpAdvisor.com

(3 days ago) WebDial (888) 382-1222 to initiate the process, make sure you call from the phone number you intend to add to the list. Don't forget to enroll both your landline and cell phone numbers. …

https://www.helpadvisor.com/medicare/do-not-call-list

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Google Will Monitor Phone Calls in Real Time for Scam Alerts

(2 days ago) WebScam calls continue to plague everyone who uses a phone. A study from voice security platform Hiya reported that the average phone gets about 14 spam calls per …

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-announces-it-will-monitor-phone-calls-in-real-time-for-scam-alerts/

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District of New Jersey Announces Charges in Health Care Fraud …

(4 days ago) WebThe announcements are part of a nationwide federal law enforcement effort to combat telemedicine fraud, prescription fraud and durable medical equipment fraud. …

https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/district-new-jersey-announces-charges-health-care-fraud-cases-part-nationwide-federal-law

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Spot Health Insurance Scams Consumer Advice

(1 days ago) WebHealth Insurance Marketplace®: HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596. 2. Scammers say you need to pay a fee for a new Medicare card or you’ll lose your …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/spot-health-insurance-scams

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NJ scams: Elder fraud is rampant in NJ. What to look out for

(9 days ago) WebMore than $87 million in NJ in 2021. Elder fraud is rising at an alarming rate nationwide, going from about 50,000 victims in 2017 to almost 100,000 in 2021, …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/watchdog/2023/04/11/nj-fraud-senior-phone-scams-elder-fraud-grandparent-scam-what-to-do/70052568007/

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AARP: Americans Are Worried About Being Scam Victims

(1 days ago) WebBrain Health Resources. Tools and Explainers on Brain Health. Members Only. Menopause. A Retreat For Those Struggling. Back . Money. Close Menu. Scams …

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2024/aarp-fraud-awareness-report.html

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Maryland fire department falls victim to $200,000 ambulance scam …

(9 days ago) WebROCKVILLE, Md. - The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department says scammers stole over $200,000 from them in April. The money was supposed to go towards two …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/maryland-fire-department-falls-victim-211136257.html

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Cranford Police: Be Aware Of This Phone Scam - Patch

(1 days ago) WebCrime & Safety Cranford Police: Be Aware Of This Phone Scam Police are hearing reports that someone calls saying they are from PSE&G and the company …

https://patch.com/new-jersey/cranford/cranford-police-be-aware-of-this-phone-scam

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