The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently issued a fraud alert addressing illegal schemes offering illegitimate COVID vaccines.
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Following the release of the official COVID-19 vaccine, scammers have been targeting Medicare beneficiaries by offering a (fraudulent) vaccination in exchange for personal medical information. This information is used to commit medical identity fraud and/or falsely bill Federal healthcare programs.
These perpetrators typically find their victims through cold calling, social media, and door-to-door soliciting. NEVER accept medical care through any of these platforms!
INDICATORS OF POTENTIAL SCAMS:
Offers for early access vaccinations in return for a deposit or fee.
Demanding out-of-pocket payment.
Prompting you to put your name on the ‘waiting list’ for the vaccine.
Offers for additional medical testing or procedures during a vaccination appt.
Offers to sell/ship vaccines domestically or internationally for payment.
Unsolicited emails, calls, or personal contact from an unknown person claiming to be a medical professional, insurance company, or vaccination center requesting private information to evaluate eligibility for the vaccine.
Unverifiable FDA approval claims.
Advertisements/solicitations from unknown sources.
Individuals contacting you claiming to be a government-sanctioned messenger and insisting you receive a vaccination by federal orders.
ALWAYS ensure that you are receiving healthcare through a licensed professional. There is no telling the medical consequences a false vaccine will have on your health- not to mention your social security!
Think you’ve been scammed?
Contact the insurance company members services to file a grievance.
Find a verifiable vaccination center near you to receive the FDA approved vaccine.
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