The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) recommends the following for Medicare beneficiaries:
⢠Contact your own doctor if you are experiencing potential symptoms of COVID-19.
⢠Do not give out your Medicare number, Social Security number or personal information in response to unsolicited calls, texts, emails, home visits or booths at health fairs and other public venues.
⢠Be suspicious of anyone going door-to-door to offer free coronavirus or COVID-19 testing, supplies, treatments or vaccines.
⢠Be aware of providers offering other products, treatments or medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your health care provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19 related treatment.
COVID-19 scams surrounding vaccine are increasing in New Mexico
Headlight staff reports
NEW MEXICO – As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations.
It’s important to remember that although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials including state contact tracers may contact you if they believe you may have been exposed to the virus, they will not need to ask you for insurance or financial information.
State Warns Of Increasing Fraud Surrounding COVID-19
ALTSD News:
NEW MEXICO As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it.
Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations.
It’s important to remember that although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials including state contact tracers may contact you if they believe you may have been exposed to the virus, they will not need to ask you for insurance or financial information.
State warns New Mexicans of potential vaccine-related scams Share Updated: 12:59 PM MST Jan 21, 2021 pfizer vaccine Share Updated: 12:59 PM MST Jan 21, 2021 The state is warning New Mexicans of an increase in COVID-19 vaccine-related scams. According to a recent release, scammers are targeting older populations who may be awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine. The release reminds residents that while some may receive a call from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health officials notifying them of exposure to the virus, they will never need to know your insurance or other financial information. “Scammers rapidly alter their tactics and adapt their schemes to the changing landscape, and we anticipate that they will leverage the COVID-19 vaccine to prey on unsuspecting beneficiaries. Be vigilant and protect yourself from potential fraud concerning COVID-19 vaccines and treatments,” said Samantha Morales, Senior Medicare Patro
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