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Medicare phone scam targets seniors
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · As published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this scam are available from the source, including more information about Janet's experience and the nature of the scam.
A phone scam is targeting seniors, specifically aiming to exploit their Medicare benefits. The scam is elaborate and has already affected at least one woman in Wisconsin. This woman, identified only as Janet, was deceived into thinking she had lost her Medicare benefits.
She was then coerced into cooperating with the scammers in an attempt to regain her benefits. Further details about this scam are available from the source, including more information about Janet's experience and the nature of the scam.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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