This class focused the prevalence of healthcare scams, particularly those targeting Medicare and health insurance.

Recognize the Red Flags:

Be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages requesting personal or financial information for healthcare benefits, and of offers that seem too good to be true.

Safeguard Personal Information:

Never provide personal information over the phone to unsolicited callers. Legitimate organizations will not ask for sensitive details in this manner.

Verify Insurance Plans and Offers:

Research any health coverage offers and confirm directly with known insurers if a plan is claimed to be through them. Demand detailed information and reviews before making decisions.

Use Trusted Sources for Healthcare Information:

For accurate and safe healthcare plan comparisons, visit official websites like Healthcare.gov or Medicare.gov. Avoid third-party services that charge fees for assistance.

Report Suspicious Activities:

If you encounter a potential scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-382-4357, local law enforcement, or online at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

Common Medicare Fraud Schemes
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)t Reporting Medicare fraud & abuse
Call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): For tips on spotting health insurance scams,
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Learn about Medicare scams
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Fraud Consumer Alerts
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Report online at https://tips.fbi.gov/ or contact your local FBI field office.