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Better Recognize Counterfeit Prescription Drugs

18. June 2013

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Each year, the number of cases involving counterfeit prescription drug rises.

Banks Play Large Role in Successful Scams, Report Finds

14. June 2013

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As visitors to the Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol website very well know, it’s not uncommon for seniors to be subjected to scams and fraud. But what may come as a shock is the large role banks can play in successful scams.

Television Entrepreneur Denied Bail in Medicare Fraud Scheme

13. June 2013

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A federal judge in Miami has denied bail to a Florida television entrepreneur for his part in stealing millions in a massive Medicare fraud scheme.

Minnesota Woman Sentenced in Healthcare Fraud Case

12. June 2013

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A 48-year-old Apple Valley, Minn., woman has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for embezzling more than $800,000 from a healthcare company where she kept the books for more than 10 years.

CMS Redesigns Medicare Summary Notices

8. June 2013

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Are you on Medicare? Soon, you’ll start receiving redesigned Medicare Summary Notices, meant to help consumers better spot potential fraud, waste and abuse.

New England-Area Dentist Pleads Guilty to Health Care and Tax Fraud

7. June 2013

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Fifty-nine-year-old Gary Anusavice of Rhode Island has pleaded guilty to federal health care and tax fraud charges.

All About Smishing

6. June 2013

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Are you signed up for online banking, and receive text alerts about your account on your smartphone? You may be the target of a new type of scam.

Door-to-Door Scams: Protect Yourself

3. June 2013

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Outdoor workers such as landscapers, asphalt pavers, roofing contractors and clean-up crews may be fixtures in your neighborhood during the summer months, completing home-improvement projects and, many times, soliciting their services door to door.

Wisconsin SMP’s June Calendar

31. May 2013

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June is almost upon us! Make sure to attend a Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol event this month. Here is a roundup of upcoming Wisconsin SMP events around the state: