FTC Warns of Hospice Fraud Scams

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