Warning Issued as Medicare Scams Pay Their Way Into Top Results
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that scammers are paying to place fake Medicare ads at the top of online search results. These fake ads look like official government websites and can trick people into paying for fake plans or giving away personal information.Key Facts
- Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 and is a time when scams increase.
- Scammers buy top search ad spots and create websites that look like Medicare.gov or Healthcare.gov.
- Clicking these fake ads can lead to paying for scams or medical identity theft.
- Medicare fraud costs taxpayers about $60 billion each year.
- Common scams include billing twice, charging for unneeded equipment, or selling fake drug plans.
- The FTC advises going directly to Medicare.gov or calling official Medicare phone numbers.
- Look for ".gov" websites and check for "Ad" or "Sponsored" labels in search results.
- Medicare will never call or visit unexpectedly to sell plans.
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