Fraud Alert!
Beware Medicare Telephone Scams
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from local seniors who were called by the “National Medical Office.” The telemarketers insisted that the seniors needed new ‘verification card numbers’ from Medicare, and then asked the seniors to disclose their checking account information. According to complaints received by Medicare, the bank account numbers are used to electronically withdraw money from consumers’ accounts.
The phone number given by the company is identified with a P.O. Box in Champlain, NY on the Canadian border. According to the Buffalo Better Business Bureau, the company has an unsatisfactory rating due to unanswered complaints.
Tips to Protect Against Medicare Scams
For assistance call the
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line: 239-477-1242
www.sheriffleefl.org
CASE is a Partnership of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the community to Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation
Fraud Advisory
Beware Medicare Telephone Scams
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from local seniors who were called by the “National Medical Office.” The telemarketers insisted that the seniors needed new ‘verification card numbers’ from Medicare, and then asked the seniors to disclose their checking account information. According to complaints received by Medicare, the bank account numbers are used to electronically withdraw money from consumers’ accounts. To protect yourself against Medicare scams, remember that no one can ask you for personal information during marketing activities. If you have a question or concern regarding Medicare, call 1-877-7SAFERX (1-877-772-3379.)
To read the full alert on Beware Medicare Telephone Scams,
go to www.sheriffleefl.org and click on Communities Against Senior Exploitation.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line is 239-477-1242.