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A Guide to Reducing Robocalls

Follow these simple steps to cut back on calls.

Five Charged in Orthotic Brace Scheme

The complaint alleges call centers enticed beneficiaries to accept braces.

Nurse Practitioners Admit to Telemedicine Scheme

They were among those charged with submitting more than $6 billion in false and fraudulent claims.

Medicare Card Scams Make Comeback

People call pretending to be from Medicare to get personal information.

Chiropractor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Patients who thought they were receiving medical treatment received substandard care.

Vaccination Card Scams Could Endanger Lives

Anyone who makes or buys a fake vaccine card is breaking the law.

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

He admitted to prescribing braces without examining and calling patients.

Man Admits Role in $4.5 Million Kickback Scheme

He took kickbacks from labs in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic tests.

How to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

The bad actors’ goals are to steal your personal and/or medical identity or to steal your money.

Social Services Director Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

She steered Medicare beneficiaries to certain home health agencies.

Cardiologist Pays $2 Million

Allegations related to excessive testing.

How to Avoid Scams While Searching for a Vaccine

A story from The Today Show gives red flags and details.