Health Care Scams What are health care scams? Health Care Scams You might get (or see): A TV ad An email A phone call.

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Health Care Scams

What are health care scams?

Health Care Scams You might get (or see): A TV ad An A phone call

Health Care Scams They say you need… A new Medicare card A new health insurance card Discounted health insurance To act now!

Health Care Scams But you don’t need… To get a new Medicare or insurance card To buy bogus discounted insurance To act now

The real story Scammers want your: Social Security number Financial information Insurance number Money

So, instead, you’ll… Take your time Check it out MEDICARE Talk to someone you trust

Health Care Scams