Alert Arkansas
Host Kathleen Pursell is the Program Director for the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (AR SMP). Senior citizens, particularly Medicare recipients, are prime targets for healthcare fraud and scams. Episodes will alert listeners about the latest scams, and educate seniors about steps to take to avoid becoming victims. Other topics will include various types of healthcare fraud; who perpetrates the crimes and how they do it; reviewing Medicare Summary Notices and what to look for when you do; and other updated information regarding Medicare. For more information, assistance, or to report Medicare fraud and scams email: kathleen.pursell@arkansas.gov / or go to www.ar.gov/SMP.
Alert Arkansas
NEW MEDICARE CARD SCAM
This ALERT is about the New Medicare Card Scam. Scammers are calling Medicare recipients and stating that Medicare is sending a new Medicare card to all Medicare beneficiaries, they just need them to verify their Medicare number in order to receive the new card. You will need to tune in to hear the various versions of this scam and the different types of cards, and alleged reasons for the new card!
Don't fall victim to this scam!
Medicare is NOT sending new cards!
PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.