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Medicare fraud alert: seniors targeted by rising genetic testing scams

Seniors are increasingly targeted by scams, particularly genetic testing fraud, as digital technology advances, with older adults five times more likely to lose money than younger individuals.
Tom Kamber, founder of Older Adults Technology Services , emphasizes the importance of balancing internet use and safety for seniors, highlighting the risks they face due to the rise in scams.
Licensed social worker Macie Smith advises seniors to avoid calls from unknown numbers and to refrain from clicking on unrecognized links in emails or texts, which can help protect them from prevalent AI-driven scams.
Maria Alvarez from the New York Statewide Senior Action Council warns that Medicare rarely pays for unsolicited genetic tests and suggests that seniors check Medicare summaries for unexpected charges.

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Seniors warned of genetic testing scams

The New York StateWide Senior Action Council, an organization dedicated to advocacy for the rights of seniors in New York State, today announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for March: Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries.

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Medicare fraud alert: seniors targeted by rising genetic testing scams

Medicare watchdog groups are sounding the alarm for a new senior fraud on the rise, genetic testing.

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America's seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn

Several tech experts shared with Fox News Digital the top digital risks seniors face today and how to mitigate these risks through education and training.

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America's seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn - Daily news Update

As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say. It’s important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet and staying safe, according to Tom Kamber, founder and executive director of national nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), which is part of AARP. “Everybody has to use the internet these days for a lot of…

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