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Healthcare Spam phone scams

Healthcare spam includes calls about Medicare, prescription discount cards, medical alert devices, durable medical equipment (back braces, knee braces, CPAP supplies), and "free" genetic testing. Many of these target seniors and exist primarily to harvest Medicare numbers for fraudulent billing. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not call beneficiaries to offer free equipment, and your Medicare number should be guarded as carefully as a Social Security number.

This category at a glance

Numbers tracked13,161
Reports total0
Toll-free %2.2%
VoIP %0.0%
Peak hour

From real reports

Common opening lines you'll hear

Medicare has approved you for a free back brace.

Confirm your Medicare ID and we will ship the device today.

You qualify for a free genetic cancer screening.

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What to do if you've been targeted

  1. 1

    Never give your Medicare number to a caller you did not contact first.

  2. 2

    Talk to your doctor before accepting any "free" medical equipment.

  3. 3

    Report Medicare fraud at 1-800-MEDICARE or oig.hhs.gov.

Common questions

FAQ

How does CallerScoop classify a number as healthcare spam?
We aggregate signals from FTC Do Not Call complaints, FCC consumer complaint data, and verified user reports. When multiple independent reporters describe a number with consistent script details, our scoring engine elevates the risk score and tags the dominant category.
Why does the caller ID show a number I trust?
Caller ID is trivial to spoof. Scammers can display any number — including a real bank or government line — to make the call look authentic. Treat caller ID as unverified, especially when the call demands urgent action.
How do I report a number I received?
Use our report form — it takes 30 seconds and helps protect others. For larger losses, also file with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and (if you lost more than $500) with the FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.

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