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Security & Scams
Health Care Scams
How they work
You see an ad on TV telling you about a new law that requires you to get a new health care card. Maybe you get a call offering big discounts on your health insurance. Or maybe someone says they’re from the government, and says they need your Medicare number to issue you a new card.
Scammers follow the headlines. When it’s Medicare open enrollment, or when health care is in the news, scammers go to work with a new script. Their goal? To get your Social Security number, financial information, or insurance number.
So take a minute to think before you talk: Do you really have to get a new health care card? Is that discounted insurance a good deal? Is that “government official” really from the government? The answer to all three is almost always: No.
What you can do
Stop. Check it out. Before you share your information, call Medicare (800) MED-ICARE, do some research, and check with someone you trust. What’s the real story?
Pass this information on to a friend. You probably saw through the requests. But chances are you know someone who could use a friendly reminder.
Need assistance?
Speak with an SECU employee for further information and guidance. You can contact your local branch or Member Services Support at (888) 732-8562.
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