Beware of COVID-19 Vaccines Scams
Beware of the following COVID-19 vaccines scams: Tenga cuidado con las siguientes estafas de vacunas COVID: You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency. Es probable que no tenga que pagar nada de su bolsillo para recibir la vacuna durante esta emergencia de salud pública. You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. No puede
Countdown the Top 10 Scams of 2020
The BBB Education Foundation/Texas Senior Medicare Patrol is working hard to ensure they are keeping the community safe from SCAMS. Join them for a virtual webinar, Countdown the Top 10 Scams of 2020, on September 25, 2020, at 10 a.m. CST. Join the zoom meeting online using the following link, meeting ID and passcode: https://zoom.us/j/92901529540?pwd=dkZ6V3VXSjFSUVYwN0NXMy9sWnYwQT09 Meeting ID: 929 0152 9540 Passcode: 411613 You can also join by dialing in at +1 346 248 7799
Ever Evolving Grandparent Scam – Scam of the Week
The BBB Education Foundation/Texas Senior Medicare Patrol is working hard to ensure they are keeping the community safe from SCAMS. Each week they share a “scam of the week” video on YouTube. This week's focus is on the Ever Evolving Grandparent Scam, which now includes technology to make a scammer sound like your grandchild. Follow these tips and share to keep your grandparents safe! To report scams, contact the Federal Trade
Don’t Let Disaster Strike Twice! Scam of the Week
The BBB Education Foundation/Texas Senior Medicare Patrol is working hard to ensure they are keeping the community safe from SCAMS. Each week they share a “scam of the week” video on YouTube. This week's episode is Don't Let Disaster Strike Twice! Disaster Scams. Help us stop these scams – please send out to your community! View the past scam videos: Debit Card Dangers - https://youtu.be/OpJJNiDofwg BURN Notice (Pandemic Scams) - https://youtu.be/ni-1hHw0DQ8 Home Sweet Home
Genetic Testing Fraud Targets Older Adults
Protecting Yourself and Your Medicare Coverage Article by Texas Senior Medicare Patrol Genetic testing scams are currently a widespread issue throughout the country. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes. What is Genetic Testing Fraud? Genetic testing fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a test or screening that was not medically necessary and/or was not ordered by a
Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud
Health Care Scams Cost Medicare Beneficiaries Billions Article by Senior Medicare Patrol The Medicare program and Medicare beneficiaries lose an estimated $60 to $90 billion each year to health care fraud as older adults are increasingly targeted by scam artists. This fact sheet provides basic information and tips you can use to help prevent health care fraud in your facility. Senior center and senior housing staff are in a unique position to help