Fraud Alert: Genetic Testing Scam
"Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes. Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs, and door-to-door visits.
If a beneficiary agrees to genetic testing or verifies personal or Medicare information, a testing kit is sent even if it is not ordered by a physician or medically necessary."
You get the kit from the scammer, send in the swab and some anonymous doc from wherever bills Medicare.
I asked if SSA knew who the groups were behind this - I'm thinking 23&Me. They aren't saying. This is more of a money maker, but may be a way to get DNA from oldies.
NEVER give out personal info.
