New Medicare scams target telehealth
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News from Missoula Aging Services
MISSOULA – Multiple accounts of scam calls have been reported to Montana’s Senior Medicare Patrol, including new attempts to take advantage of Montanans’ increased use of telehealth during the pandemic. The current complaints document unsolicited phone calls people are receiving with the purpose of sending unnecessary medical supplies or stealing Medicare numbers. Those calls include “we need to confirm your Medicare number” and “you are eligible to receive a free genetic test kit.”
Telehealth fraud has increased along with the increased use of telehealth during the pandemic. If you don’t know who you are speaking to and they are inquiring about your medical needs, please hang up and consult your own provider.
If you receive a call from someone you don’t know claiming to be with Medicare or a provider who will bill Medicare and they request your personal information or would like to send you free medical/lab testing kits, including genetic or cardiovascular, please hang up and report this to Montana SMP at 1-800-551-3191.
