Women in southern Iowa share her story in hopes of preventing others from being a victim of med care fraud. Floreneschroeder said he received a phone call from an unknown number on Tuesday morning. She picked up the phone and was greeted by a woman who claimed to be with Medicare. She says, “I gave her a Medicare number,” she said, “Let's check your med care number.” Schroder said that the woman knew all her health history. And she claimed that she was trying to get a brace. “Finally, I said,” What do you know? I think this is a scam, “said Schroderer. She hanged up and immediately called Medicare. The Schloader said that the representative investigated and gave her a new medicare number. Ao Wasinia Medicare Patrol (SMP) proposes a way to protect yourself from med care fraud. The group said that Medicare and other government agencies never call you to seek your Medicare number. Medicare already knows your number. The group also said that we should doubt those who provide free medical equipment. SCHROEDER said that her story is now a lesson for others. Don't do it for your social security number, your Medicare, “she said. “Call me as soon as possible.” If you suspect fraud, errors, or abuse, you can make a reservation with a SHIIP-SMP counselor. You can also call 1-800-351-4664. »Subscribe to KCCI's YouTube page» Download a free Kcci app and get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
Women in the southern part of Iowa share her story in hopes that others will prevent others from being a victim of med care fraud.
Florene Schroeder said he received a call from an unknown number on Tuesday morning. She was greeted by a woman who picked up the phone and claimed she was with Medicare.
“She says,” Let's check your Medicare number. ” So, I gave her a Medicare number, “said Schroider.
Schroder said that the woman knew all her health history. And she claimed that she was trying to get a brace.
“Finally, I said,” What do you know? I think this is a scam, “said Schroderer.
She hanged up and immediately called Medicare. The Schloader said that the representative investigated and gave her a new medicare number.
Aio Washinia Medicare Patrol (SMP) proposes a way to protect yourself from med care fraud. The group said that Medicare and other government agencies never call you to seek your Medicare number. Medicare already knows your number.
The group also said that he should doubt those who provide free medical equipment.
Schroder said that her story now wants to be a lesson for others.
“If they say they are coming from your bank, or if you need your social security number, you need it, don't do it,” she said. “Please call as soon as possible.”
If scams, errors, or abuse are suspected, SHIIP-SMP counselor。 You can also call 1-800-351-4664.
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