Placer Protect Scam Alert

Have you ever been approached about “free” genetic testing or cancer screening? According to the California Senior Medicare Patrol – scammers are targeting seniors offering genetic testing kits. The caller offers to send a free kit and only asks that you return the completed kit with your insurance information. They then bill Medicare for thousands of dollars of expensive, medically unnecessary genetics testing.

The California Senior Medicare Patrol recommends:

• Never giving your DNA away to a stranger
• Ask your doctor about genetics testing
• Review your Medicare Summary Notice Statement for unnecessary tests or screenings
• Be very careful who you provide your Medicare number to

If you are targeted by a scammer or have been the victim of this scam call California Senior Medicare Patrol at 855-613-7080.

Fraud Hotline (916) 645-7226
Elderfraud@placer.ca.gov