US health insurance card scam calls have escalated: The FTC warns seniors not to disclose these 5 types of personal information
If you or an elderly family member receives a call like this, hang up immediately—it's almost certainly a scam. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp increase in complaints about Medicare-related scams. Scammers are exploiting seniors' anxieties about health insurance, devising increasingly sophisticated traps. This article will help you see through the latest scams and remember the five types of personal information the FTC repeatedly emphasizes you should never disclose.