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Barry Markson

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5. Rule of thumb

Reply to crosinski (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 07:52 PM

Apr 2024

Anytime someone calls asking questions or claiming to be verifying information ask the caller's name and place of business.

Then look up the business number yourself and call and ask for that person by name.

It's likely a phishing expedition or scam.

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Medicare Number Scam - I fell for it! [View all] crosinski Apr 2024 OP

I get calls like this several times a week LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #1

Wish I had caller ID! crosinski Apr 2024 #8

Is it really a scam, though? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2024 #2

It might have been for Medicare Advantage crosinski Apr 2024 #9

Sucks to have that uncertainty, though. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2024 #11

You are not a fool. You got scammed by professional thieves Deuxcents Apr 2024 #3

Thank you for saying that, crosinski Apr 2024 #10

I used to get calls regularly; started hanging up, calls ended! elleng Apr 2024 #4

Rule of thumb Barry Markson Apr 2024 #5

I know I should have asked for more info crosinski Apr 2024 #13

I remember hearing about one way to detect scams. usonian Apr 2024 #6

That's a smart way to detect a scam. crosinski Apr 2024 #12

make it a rule Skittles Apr 2024 #7

When I said my SS # was 123-45-6789, one of them hung up. keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #14