‘SCAM” stamp disappears and the screen is zoomed to show the sender ID which is AusPost Another message comes which looks similar.Īnother message arrives and joins as the last message in this thread.įirst 3 messages are marked with a green border except for the last message which gets a red border and a big “SCAM” stamped on it. Three messages already displayed in the message thread. A message thread is shown from sender ‘AusPost’ They do not belong to or represent views of the Federal Trade Commission.Title Appears “How to spot SMS scams!” with Australia Post logo in the backgroundĪ mobile Phone screen is displayed. Opinions in comments that appear in this blog belong to the individuals who expressed them. To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. We won’t post comments that include personal information, like Social Security numbers, account numbers, home addresses, and email addresses.We won’t post threats, defamatory statements, or suggestions or encouragement of illegal activity.We won’t post comments that include vulgar messages, personal attacks by name, or offensive terms that target specific people or groups.We won’t post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions.We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Updated Septemto remove references to the f ederal g overnment’s free COVID-19 test kit program, which was suspended on September 2, 2022. Spot this or a similar Medicare scam? Report at or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-87). Also, read the FTC’s article on medical identity theft. Find out more about Medicare fraud by visiting CMS.gov or calling 800-MEDICARE (80).Check your Medicare Summary Notice to be sure you (and Medicare) are only being charged for services you really got. Although the money doesn’t come directly out of your pocket, you may not be able to get medical equipment you need. Fraudulent charges may affect your Medicare coverage.Never give your Medicare or other personal information over the phone to anyone who calls out of the blue, asking for it.Medicare beneficiaries can get their free tests at participating pharmacies.If someone calls and says they’re from Medicare and offers you a “free COVID test,” hang up right away. During the COVID-19 public health emergency Medicare does in fact cover 8 free COVID-19 tests a month, but n o one from Medicare will call you with an offer.If you or someone you know is covered by Medicare, here’s how to avoid these scams: And what makes matters worse is that scammers could also bill for other products and services people didn’t need - and didn’t get. We’re hearing about many Medicare recipients who signed up for these free COVID tests and never got them. But if you give them your information, they’ll bill fraudulent charges to Medicare. Scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a fake offer to get “free COVID tests.” They’re calling and running websites, online and television ads to try to convince people to give their Medicare information. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items.Money-Making Opportunities and Investments.Jobs and Making Money Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items.Credit, Loans, and Debt Show/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items.Shopping and Donating Show/hide Shopping and Donating menu items.
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