The Better Business Bureau is warning about an identity theft scam targeting Medicare recipients.
The agency said the latest fraud attempt involves calling Medicare consumers. The caller states that they want to send the consumer a “new Medicare card”. They then go over the consumer’s personal information and eventually ask for a checking account number.
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The Better Business Bureau said this is not a legitimate phone call.
“We don’t contact the consumer regarding new cards; the consumer would need to contact us,” Medicare officials said.
Consumers are advised to follow these tips:
Verify a source before sharing information.
Safeguard your medical and health insurance information.
Treat your trash carefully.
Victims are asked to report the crime to Office Inspector General (OIG) with Medicare. Their hotline is 1-800-447-8477. Or contact the BBB office at 1-800-856-2417.
