FCC fines insurance telemarketers record $225M
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Communications Commission issued the largest fine in its history — $225 million
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Illegal Activities
Please stop posting your vaccine or Medicare ID card on Social Media
Officials are warning the senior community to stop posting your COVID-19 vaccine card or Medicare ID card on social media.
Read MoreScammers post fake vaccine registration website, pose as Ohio health system
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Scammers have developed a vaccine registration site that mimics Kettering (Ohio) Health Network’s
Read MoreCounterfeit N95 Scam Widens as Senator Demands FTC Investigation
(By Christina Jewett and Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) A key U.S. senator is calling on the Federal Trade
Read MoreSocial media posts of COVID-19 vaccine cards lead to scams, identity theft
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers not to post photos of their COVID-19 vaccine
Read MoreBCBS of Massachusetts warns members of COVID-19 vaccine scams
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts warned members Jan. 27 about COVID-19 vaccine scams
Read MorePatient recruiter convicted in $2.8M telemedicine scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The owner of an Orlando, Fla.-based telemarketing call center was convicted of coordinating fraudulent genetic
Read MoreHHS tells hospitals to guard against Ryuk ransomware attack: 10 thinks to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS released important updates on the Ryuk ransomware, which is suspected in the
Read MoreScam Alert: Things a COVID Contact Tracer Wouldn’t Say
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) State officials and federal agencies warn there’s a new phone scam circulating: Some
Read MoreFTC outlines efforts to fight COVID-19 ‘miracle cures,’ PPE scams
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) FTC officials detailed their efforts to stop consumer scams linked to the coronavirus pandemic
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