Health & retirement
Miracle treatment scams
An ad promises a cure or dramatic health result, using testimonials and urgency instead of reliable medical evidence.
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Medicare impostors, questionable treatments and pressure around care or savings.
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Medicare & health insurance impostors
A caller threatens to cancel coverage or offers a new benefit to obtain your Medicare number, Social Security number or bank details.
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Retirement & senior investment scams
A project promises both care benefits and investment returns, pressuring you to commit retirement savings without clear financial records.
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Fake medical screenings
A free screening or supposed diagnosis is used to sell an expensive treatment package or collect insurance information.
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High-pressure gift & rebate seminars
Free meals or gifts build trust before a seminar pressures you to buy costly products with promised rebates or health benefits.
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Care service prepayment traps
A care provider offers a discount for a large prepayment, but promised beds, services or refund terms cannot be independently confirmed.
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