Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

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There are several outcomes of medical ID theft, which

can be harder to undo than financial ID theft. Stay

vigilant, and challenge any questionable charge imme-

diately. If you suspect fraud, have a notice placed on

your account so the insurance company double-checks

before paying claims.

Warning Signs of Health Fraud

Health-fraud con artists use the same tactics and phrases repeatedly.

Learning to spot them can help you avoid scam sites and offers.

Health-fraud red flags, according to the FTC, include

➟ Web sites that offer quick and dramatic cures for a

wide variety of ailments. A site may claim that a treat-

ment is beneficial in treating cancer, ulcer, prostate

problems, heart trouble, and more, for example.

➟ Statements that suggest the product can treat or cure
diseases. You might see claims that a product shrinks
tumors, cures impotency, and the like.
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