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

(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 (COVID-19). Individuals …

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

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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 legitimate tracer …

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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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 transmission …

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

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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 used as part of a …

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 – May 15, …

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

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Know a health care scammer when you hear one UnitedHealthcare

(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 …

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

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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 consumers to be …

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

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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 abuse, and to …

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

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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 date you register your …

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 hotline at 1 …

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 more information …

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

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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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Health Care Scams Tend to Spike During Open Enrollment

(1 days ago) WEBHealthcare Scam Audio. NomoRobo, a robocall-blocking company, is tracking healthcare insurance scam calls and is sharing audio and transcripts of actual fraudulent …

https://www.fcc.gov/health-care-scams-tend-spike-during-open-enrollment

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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 the …

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

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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 number. The …

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

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Avoid Scam Calls Claiming to be from State and Local Health …

(1 days ago) WEBTo report a scam, file a complaint, or get additional information, contact the Consumer Protection Division: Consumer Protection Division. P.O. Box 30213. Lansing, MI 48909. …

https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/local-public-health-dept-spoofed-calls

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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 doesn’t want …

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

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Health Department warns residents of scam calls

(6 days ago) WEBCONTACT: Jamey Durham. (334) 206-5634. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is warning residents to be on the alert for scam callers requesting personal …

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2018/10/19.html

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Department of Health for the State of New Jersey Homepage

(6 days ago) WEBThe Child and Adolescent Health Program of the New Jersey Department of Health is proposing to readopt, with amendments, repeals, and new rules, N.J.A.C. 8:51, …

https://www.nj.gov/health/

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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 Medicare coverage. But …

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, according to the …

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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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 month.

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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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 brand-new …

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 demands payment …

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

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