Warning Issued as Medicare Scams Pay Their Way Into Top Results - Newsweek - kaiyun.com

“If you use the link or phone number in the ad, you might end up paying for a scammy plan that’s not health insurance, or expose yourself to medical identity theft." Why It Matters Medicare scams can have consequences that extend far beyond losing money. What To Know The FTC's latest alert warns that Medicare scammers pay to rank at the top of search results. They just have to catch someone on the way to it.” How To Avoid Medicare Search Scams The FTC recommends several precautions: Medicare beneficiaries can also seek help comparing costs, coverage and plans through their State Health Insurance Assistance Program or their local Senior Medicare Patrol. The problem is some of those who qualify do a quick online search, and, more frequently, some of the top results are actually tied to scams meant to obtain your data.” What Medicare Fraud Can Look Like Medicare fraud isn't limited to fake enrollment sites.