Scammers are getting creative in their attempts to take advantage of older adults.
According to a recent alert by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scammers target consumers by offering ‘free perks’ — cooking, cleaning, or home care services—in return for Medicare numbers.
If such offers are received, this could mean a scammer is trying to commit hospice fraud.
How Hospice Fraud Scams Work
According to the FTC, scammers may reach out through:
* Phone calls and text messages claiming