As the new Medicare drug discount card program begins today, Medicare consumers should be aware of three common frauds including identity theft and “bait and switch” tactics, according to the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. “Seniors should read the fine the print of drug discount card contracts and watch for fraud and identity theft,” said Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR). “Unfortunately, unscrupulous businesses are preying on seniors looking for prescription drug discounts.”
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Beware of Rx Card Fraud, Says Foundation
Posted by: Health Desk June 1, 2004 01:13 PMAs the new Medicare drug discount card program begins today, Medicare consumers should be aware of three common frauds including identity theft and “bait and switch” tactics, according to the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. “Seniors should read the fine the print of drug discount card contracts and watch for fraud and identity theft,” said Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR). “Unfortunately, unscrupulous businesses are preying on seniors looking for prescription drug discounts.”