In the past, scammers preferred using gift cards, bank transfers, and payment apps to swindle money from their victims. But scammers have had to adapt as awareness and protections have increased among consumers, law enforcement, and businesses. Their latest tactic involves directing victims to pay at a “crypto ATM,” a new and less familiar method.
Medicare scams spike each year during the open enrollment period from October through December. Scammers try to access your bank funds, steal your identity or file fraudulent claims using your Medicare account.
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