Older adults and people with disabilities are often targets of scams. Know how to spot fraud to help you and your loved ones stay safe.
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): This program helps Medicare users and their families spot and report healthcare fraud. Trained volunteers teach seniors how to avoid scams and handle mistakes in healthcare bills.
- More fraud resources: Learn about common scams from the Department of Consumer Protection and find national, state, and local resources to report fraud.
- What is healthcare fraud? Healthcare fraud is when someone lies to get payments or benefits they shouldn’t. Stay alert to prevent fraud. Never give your personal information to someone you don't know by responding to an email, or to someone that calls who you are not familiar with.