FTC Warns Medicare Scammers Buy Search Ads
The Federal Trade Commission warns that Medicare scammers are paying for top search results to trick consumers during open enrollment. Officials advise verifying government websites directly and protecting personal data.
Federal regulators are warning that Medicare fraudsters are paying for sponsored search placements to trap beneficiaries during open enrollment. The scam campaign arrives as millions across the United States review health coverage ahead of the December 7 deadline. The fraudulent ads use official logos and lookalike domains to mimic government portals, risking both financial loss and medical identity theft.
