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COVID-19 Scammers Target Senior Citizens

Office of Inspector General
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

With the advent of the pandemic, COVID-19 tricksters are now swindling the  federal government and stealing information from Medicare beneficiaries.  KSFR reporter Mary Lou Cooper talked with Medicare fraud agent Nenette Day to find out what consumers can do to protect themselves.  To report COVID-related Medicare fraud, call 1-800-447-8477.  Or click on https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp or go to https://tips.fbi.gov/contact