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crosinski

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12. That's a smart way to detect a scam.

Reply to usonian (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 09:29 PM

Apr 19

Unfortunately, I’m not that smart! My take-a-way is that your Medicare No. is like your credit card no. … you just do NOT give it out!

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Medicare Number Scam - I fell for it! [View all] crosinski Apr 19 OP

I get calls like this several times a week LetMyPeopleVote Apr 19 #1

Wish I had caller ID! crosinski Apr 19 #8

Is it really a scam, though? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #2

It might have been for Medicare Advantage crosinski Apr 19 #9

Sucks to have that uncertainty, though. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #11

You are not a fool. You got scammed by professional thieves Deuxcents Apr 19 #3

Thank you for saying that, crosinski Apr 19 #10

I used to get calls regularly; started hanging up, calls ended! elleng Apr 19 #4

Rule of thumb Barry Markson Apr 19 #5

I know I should have asked for more info crosinski Apr 19 #13

I remember hearing about one way to detect scams. usonian Apr 19 #6

That's a smart way to detect a scam. crosinski Apr 19 #12

make it a rule Skittles Apr 19 #7

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