AARP warns of ACA scams
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October 2, 2013 |
With open enrollment under the Affordable Care
Act beginning October 1, 2013, scammers are out
in full force trying to take advantage of
consumer confusion. So it’s important to arm
yourself with the knowledge to recognize, refuse
and report these scams.
Unwanted Phone Calls: scammers
are calling people claiming to be from
government agencies and asking for personal
information – generally a Social Security or
bank account number. Remember to never provide
personal information to anyone who calls you or
shows up at your door uninvited.
Threats and Scare Tactics:
emails and phone calls threatening jail time and
penalties for not complying with the new law are
coming from scammers trying to steal your
personal information. Even if the email looks
official, do not respond to it, and alert the
Federal Trade Commission by forwarding the
message to
spam@uce.gov.
Phony Navigators: some scammers
may pose as navigators to help assist consumers
in enrolling. If you are approached by someone
claiming to be a navigator, ask them if they are
certified and verify their claims.
It is always a good idea to ask questions and do
your homework, especially if you are not sure
about what the new law entails.
You may contact Health and Human services at
1-800-318-2596 or visit
www.healthcare.gov or
www.HealthLawAnswers.org for more
information, and remember to report any scams or
questionable activities to AARP Foundation
ElderWatch. |
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