FraudWatch: Preventing Medicare Scams in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
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- Medicare scammers attempt to get your Social Security Number for identity theft. Do not engage.
Find out how to spot these con artists from Cora Tung Han, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission.
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AARP presents “#FraudWatch: Impostor Scam Prevention”, a nationwide public service announcement and storytelling initiative in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission that empowers the Asian American & Pacific Islander community with the knowledge to defend themselves against Robocall, Medicare, and IRS scams.
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I’m from Mexico City and I want to tell you something, I was working in a call center where they gave us instructions and how to do the calls like this, but I swear I didn’t know it was for bad purposes. When I investigate and I figured out about this videos, I quit because I don’t want to be part of this. And the people that are working in these call centers they don’t have idea about what they’re doing. Because for them it’s just a work.
Maybe, but a lot of people do it deliberately
sonia flores no
There are a lot of call centers, specially in India and Latin America
My question is; why did yo not call FTC?--- or the police? The FBI? Did you? Posting this helps whom? My grandmother reported it to Medicare instantly because these scammers had too much info from the dark web. A new card with a new number was issued to her. So, I wonder if 🤷♀️ you are on the up and up??
Alda Pellegrino we didn’t use dark web lol
If I’m those call centers get all your information they wouldn’t have the necessity to call you.
We didn’t even that those calls were ilegal. They just told us, this is the call center, and our goal is to give the benefits to the Medicare patients. They lied to you, they lied to us.
When I investigated about this and I realized I got out, because because I thought this it’s bullshit.
Agustin Baudin Me imagino que hablas español
Alda quizo decir que si reportaste el centro de llamada a las autoridades para que not pudiera hacer más daño.
“¿A quien le sirve que hallas publicado esto?”
My fourteen-year old niece gets a Medicare call at least once a week. Too funny to contemplate. But, the best of us can be easily scammed. The most important thing to remember if you just happen to pick up an unknown number without thinking, is that Medicare will never initiate a call to you.
I get these all the time. Or at least something like this. I ALWAYS elect to speak to someone, then I talk to them about random crap for as long as possible. Once they get sick of me I make sure to be quite rude just to finish off the call. I even got the exact same dude twice in a row once. He didn't talk to me very long the second time once he realized who I was. Yet I still get the calls, everyday.
I take the call and ask them where they would go if they died right now. Gets them thinking about their eternity. Everybody needs Jesus! I have had some great results.
Getting these everyday from local cell phone numbers with unknown I'd that seem to belong to people who have no idea what I'm referring to. Can they call from someone else's number?
Yes it’s a windowing technique. It might look like my number but it’s not me!
I Get 40 call a day from these scammers. All of them use internet dialers that use the local area code of my phone number. its annoying as crap.
I've been getting this call literally everyday last week. I keep blocking numbers but they call with different numbers? How do I stop them?
as if they know what your talking about. Other countries dont have the advertising we get and never heard of KitKat
Blocking won't help. They spoof caller ID numbers on a rapid rotating basis. In short, they know they get blocked by people who don't understand this.
You can’t! Just never answer once you do they call more. If it’s someone who truly needs you they will leave a message and most companies don’t do crap over the phone they send you mail.
You can't. I get at laast 10 calls a day. If thee area code in one I am in, I might answer, but I just mostly let them go to voice mail.
I either hang up or play one of my Japanese animes which is in Japanese they become very confused and demand that I speak English, well after a while they hang up on me out of confusion.
Lol
I never answer a call from a number I don't recognize. Instead, I let those calls go to voicemail.
But, if I accidentally answer one of those calls I make an excuse, such as waiting for a call for someone to take me to the doctor, and ask them for their name and callback number. Then call the listed number for the Government Agency to report the call. You can also run a search on the number which is calling you. There's plenty of information about these scammers.
I would say that's THE number 1 tip, if you dont know the number, DONT ANSWER THE CALL!! I do know that unfortunately there are phone companies that DON'T offer caller ID.
I just got a call from heavy Indian accented man claiming to be from Medicare pain center. Says his name is sam....got another one from another named Ahmed, be aware of this scam.....just hang up.... oh, they say I was suffering from back, knee, shoulder pain, probably wanted my info , but I hung up.....scammers.....
They wanted to sell you a brace. He called me too, thats an older scam going on for some time. For a while they had ads on TV. You wont have to pay a dime if you have medicare...just gimme the number on your card .ha ha, that was when they still used SSN for you ID #. The new medicare cards dont have that, they use a different number. Be aware of that one too, they call to ask about your new card, and try to get money for it to be shipped. ha. Many are from Saudi
That's exactly what happened to my grandmother. But she was wise to this heavily accented Indian person whose name was Jim? That's a dead giveaway. No Indian with an accent will have the name Jim. Medicare is very alert on "accent"---- And, Medicare NEVER calls anyone unless it's a return call.
that's probably the same male with an indoor accent that called me the other day. his accent was so thick the only things I could understand was when he said Medicare. I said to him Medicare doesn't call people I know you are a scammer.
Can you plz guide me I also work in such type of call center ..I have joined 3 days ago..but they say we are not scammer we are just selling medical equipment on the behalf of other and get commission per sale..and they also use some words like we are update your card along some benefits
Its all scam. Nothing is for free
They actually charge Medicare and use the Medicare number to sell the beneficiaries' information to other scam call centers for other scams like tech support, IRS, SSA, etc. I suggest you find another job, if you haven't already. I have to make those scam reports at least 4-5 times a day, if not more.
My sister is on chemo and she can’t think clearly.s they been calling her non stop
My mother who is on Medicare. She always get a lot of Medicare cards in the mail. I'm pretty sure they are scams but wanna make sure. Are they?
tey arnt scam if tey ask u some money tey aare scamming but if tey are not so just listen to them if ur interested go ahead also ask them questions n if u feel that tey answered truely then u can go ahead
What good does it do to report them when nothing is being done. I get at least two calls a day
I got message from a Anita Smith following me Instagram said a person came to her door with A citizen Relief check fund with my name and pic I did report but instead I just blocked her so beware
I get over 40 calls a day. It is maddening and there are very few words in the lexicon of m**f, c**ks**r and f bombs that they have not heard. They just keep calling. I would be thrilled if they got it down to a couple of calls a day.
Just got a call from "Dave" from "Medicare" and I told him I was in my 20s and heard nothing else on the other end.
I don't answer any unknown calls.
I get 10 calls a day when I call back said no. Disconnected
I normally don't but they've gotten to now that it comes up as Medicare assist . or they hide and it comes up your own area code.
@@mikemangieri7626 they call me multiple times a day it drives me crazy. sometimes they have a Indian accent or sometimes there American. I always tell them Medicare doesn't call people. I'm not stupid i know your a scammer. thank God I didn't give them any personal information.
@@marydupureur1947 SS too
How do they know our names? I get several calls a week.
Easy Google search. I can even find my own information, easily, online. Fortunately, it's outdated information, but it's still there. That's how these scammers get the information.
yeah they call me all the time multiple times a day. sometimes it's a man with an Indian accent. and sometimes they are American and I hang up the phone. and as soon as they say there from Medicare. I say to them Medicare does not call people.
They call me every single day, often more than once a day. How do you report them when they call from a different number each time?
I get so many calls each day non stop. Asking if I'm Agustina. If I'm in social security. If i have the blue card or red or yellow. I said please don't call me anymore. But they continue. I've have block so many numbers each day they will call 4 or 5 times a day so sick and tired of this people.
I keep getting a call from the Medicare specialists lol, they said they want to save me money. When asked for my reverse information they say... We called you we have your information... Nope lol not going to work
I stupidly gave out my Medicare no. on the phone tonight and I am very worried. She said she was checking to find out if I got the new one. I was tired and really do not know why I did it but she did not ask for my social security number. Am I in trouble??
I really don't see what harm they can do with just that info.
@@robira1313 If you watched the video you would understand that a Medicare # is like a credit card so obviously you are dummy, Rob. With a Medicare number scammers can charge equipment and services to your medicare account.
@@jdoyle4811 - Sorry. I did not know that.
Is this the same as the "Medicare Help Center" calls I get daily? I'm about to buy a bull horn so I can blast these people. Most of them sound like their in India so I can't see them doing anything.
Lol, that’s the way I feel.
hi . may I ask what is their greetings to you? cause its familiar
Have you noticed the men with the heavy accents have names like John or Robert?😂
@@bettyboop4263 yes most of them sound like they have an Indian accent. they always give an American name but I am pretty sure it's a fake name.
These people keep calling me saying they’re from “State Medicare.” They don’t say which state. When I ask for their name, they hang up. It’s irrelevant because I’m too young to be on Medicare!
Geesh! I get about 20 per day Amber, Linda, . Register on the Do Not Call List and then report.
I keep getting calls from Medicare assist I've never given them any information. the other day I answered it and the person could barely speak English. so I hung up the phone I had a feeling that it was a scam. I'm constantly blocking these numbers but they always come up with a new one.
medicare won't charge you a fee
Basically your phone is a weapon
I am constantly getting these calls, It is usually someone with broken English (India possibly?) they ask so many questions but I simply tell them I do not want your free stuff and I will not give you any information.
I am constantly getting Medicare agent to revive info to keep gettingrfivstr
I hang up. How do I report this
I believe you can report them to Medicare themselves. also contact the ftc. but it probably wouldn't do any good.
Yes, they have been calling my elderly patient while I’m not there.
Theres a man with heavy Jamaican accent who calls my elderly family member.
I've been getting a call where the person says they are updating Medicare records....I don't believe they would do that over the phone. The guy had a very thick Indian accent.
@@Melodyofthesea78 guy who called me earlier did too. I know for a FACT Medicare doesn't just call people ....
I also received a phone call from a supposed Medicare specialist with a very heavy Indian accent telling me he needed some information to send me my new card. He knew my name and birthdate but needed my height and weight! Found that very weird, gave him nothing and reported it to Medicare with The number that this person called me from! The only reason I picked up this particular phone call is because it was from the same area code I am from so I thought I may have known this person. Don’t be fooled!
They spoof thier numbers to appear local. Please report the call to FCC also, so they will do something about the Robocalls . 1 888 382 1222. They will ask for your #, Time, date, and number that called, and if it was a robocall. They will allow you to add anything else like "MEDICARE SCAM" Credit card interest rate scam, Medical Device Scam, etc....THey wont know we're all being bombarded with these calls if we dont report them. They can do something with the phone companies to stop them. But ONLY if they know about them.
These calls are coming from India.
most of them are yes. but I have also had Americans call me claiming to be from Medicare assist. I always tell them I'm not giving them any personal information. and I hang up
All of mine start out with a robot caller or someone with an Indian accent, once in a while, I’ll get through the screeners and they’ll connect me to a US scammer.
I just got my first Medicaid scam call today
Congratulations! Did you mess with him?
@@ELBlDu LOL
And all the government does about it is to make videos seniors don’t know how to watch. Sanctions should be levied on India until they put an end to these call centers.
I got message on Instagram someone follow me and said a person came to her door with citizen you leave check with my pic a name the crazy part was found this lady on FB if anyone gets this name Anita Smith maybe a scam did not sound like to me I don't think anybody but I was a check directly to your house just want to let people know
Welll what if it is multiple numbers
Please report every one. I KNOW its such a hassle. I write down the date time and the number, then call
1888 382 1222 FCC I also tell the callers I work for the FCC and my phone is tapped and now I have your IP address. We are arresting scammers in ALL countries and have already in India, DR, Somolia, Saudi Arabia, usually by then I hear Click....but seriously, report it please? Do it for me with a landline that needs help. I get em at all hours, starting at 5AM! please report them.
A robot calls from my gov phone# ? Says press 1 if u want to keep yr medicaid food and phone Kinda stupid to say press on on voicemail. But how can they call from my own number?
@@ELBlDu Your comment. Right there. Yes! Report them.
@@janetcrisis1704 They use spoofing apps which the FCC Could start to fine phone companies who allow spoofing. Google, Fakebook included (who sells your info even after your acct is deleted) 14million fines to hire UNAMERICAN workers OVER Americans. TO get outta paying INCOME TAX. WHen 5 billion isnt enough to make him stop, you gotta wonder.....YOU are the product. Your information is what he sells. ITs OUTRAGEOUS and a danger to society. Its fueling fires about LIES and present 'facts' that are NOT TRUE. IT HAS TO STOP
Only things you can do is block every number they call you from. and report them to Medicare and also the fact. it probably won't do any good because it seems like they just get worse. even when you do report them.
its not necessary that every call should be scam
thank u exactly if they ask u money for it then only its a scam otherwise just listen to them and if any doubts just ask them questions to clear ur doubts
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