[Ohio-Talk] Fwd: Avoid this genetic testing scam

[Jordy D. Stringer]

Just sharing the below message for informational purposes.

Jordy D. Stringer
Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living 

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> From: "Medicare" <mymedicare at subscriptions.cms.hhs.gov>
> Date: September 4, 2019 at 11:47:54 AM EDT
> To: jordystringer83 at gmail.com
> Subject: Avoid this genetic testing scam
> Reply-To: mymedicare at subscriptions.cms.hhs.gov
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> Don’t share your Medicare Number with anyone offering a “free” genetic test.
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> Avoid this genetic testing scam
> Have you heard about the latest scam? Scammers are offering “free” genetic tests and claiming Medicare will cover it — so they can get your Medicare Number and use it to commit fraud and identity theft. They’re targeting people through telemarketing calls, health fairs, and even knocking on doors.
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> Only a doctor you know and trust should order and approve any requests for genetic testing. If Medicare is billed for a test or screening that wasn’t medically necessary and/or wasn’t ordered by your doctor, the claim could be denied. That means you could be responsible for the entire cost of the test, which could be thousands of dollars.  
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> Here’s how to protect yourself:
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> Don’t share your Medicare Number, Social Security Number, or other personal information with anyone who offers to give you a "free" in-person genetic screening or cheek swab, or a DNA testing kit in the mail.   
> If you get a genetic testing kit in the mail, refuse the delivery or return to sender unless your doctor ordered it. 
> If you suspect Medicare fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE. 
> Sincerely,
> 
> The Medicare Team
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