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10 Warning Signs Of A Health Insurance Scam

WEB10 warning signs. Meanwhile, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud lists 10 warning signs that what's on offer may turn out to be a health insurance scam: 1. You receive a …

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Latest Medicare Frauds And How To Protect Yourself

WEBRemote health monitoring is the latest target for Medicare fraud : Internet Scambusters #1,103. Medicare fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to trick both program …

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How Medicare Scams Effect You.html

WEBThere's also a toll-free hotline for reporting a suspected Medicare scam: 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). For more info on what to do if you suspect a Medicare fraud, go to …

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Medical Frauds Turn Victims into Accomplices.html

WEBUnscrupulous mobile labs and clinics providing diagnostic tests, dental treatment, and psychological assessments may be contributing to more than $200 billion of medical …

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Medical Scams Are On The Rise.html

WEBIf you see payments you do not recognize, ask questions. If you think you may be the victim of medical identity theft, call your local police or the Medicaid/Medicare fraud hotline at 1 …

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Health Myths Waste Time.html

WEBHealth myths have been with us for centuries, maybe even for thousands of years, and some of them may even contain elements of truth. But the age of the Internet has given …

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Updates On The Newest Scams Floating Around.html

WEBMissing UPS uniforms, the new Medicare drug card, and health insurance scams increasing: Internet ScamBusters #78 In today's issue, we've got the real scoop on an …

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How to Spot a Diabetes Treatment Hoax.html

WEBAccording to the consumer health site EverydayHealth.com, Type 2 diabetes online scams include: Natural supplements, including over-the-counter (OTC) products, claiming to …

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Scammers Pose as "Obamacare" Health Insurance Officials.html

WEBSo is someone who claims to be an official but uses the "Obamacare" term and says you have to pay for a new "Obamacare" card. Double check any information that you don't …

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Scam Victims On The Rise As Crooks Use New Tricks

WEBIn the past year, the ongoing global health crisis has sparked lots of tricks, such as stimulus check scams and phony COVID cure or protection claims. Other areas that have seen a …

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Scammers Exploit "Obamacare" Confusion.html

WEBThe Affordable Care Act, which everyone seems to be calling "Obamacare" these days, has prompted an alarming spate of phishing and theft scams. As the most significant …

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5 Most Common Collagen Scams

WEBHere are the most common collagen scams: Fake or low-quality products that use minimal amounts of collagen or use poor-quality substitutes. These can fail to deliver any …

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Bogus Saliva Tests And Discount Medical Card Scams.html

WEBThis week we have a Snippets issue that focuses on two health-related subjects that can be the subject of scams -- the saliva test and discount medical cards. Often when you try …

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DNA Test Scams Trick Victims into Fake or Unnecessary Tests

WEBScammers are using fear and ignorance to drive victims into signing up for DNA tests they don't need. They're handing over money and confidential information, and in some …

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Inside the Murky World of Weight Loss Scams

WEB7 Common Weight Loss Scams. Some people who want to lose weight are so desperate, they’re easily fooled by the make-believe claims that accompany some ads and …

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Crooks Prey on Fears to Sell Long-Term Care Insurance.html

WEBIt's a worrisome fact that most Americans aged 65 or more will need long-term care at some point in their remaining years. Yet, at the same time, most Americans have made no …

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Experts Say No to Blue Light Eye Damage Claims.html

WEBThey allegedly made unfounded claims that without the filter, digital screens could damage retinas and lead to serious eye diseases like macular degeneration, which can lead to …

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Bogus Cosmetics May Contain Cancer Chemicals.html

WEB7 signs that your cosmetics might be counterfeit: Internet Scambusters #606. Fake cosmetics sold online and at flea markets could be dangerous. Some contain urine or …

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