Beware ‘Scams’ Exploiting COVID-19's Rising Use of Telehealth: Coalition

“Costly insurance scams” loom with rising use of telemedicine sparked by COVID-19, said the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud Friday. It’s warning consumers to steer clear of telehealth visits they didn’t initiate. “Scam artists cold-call people, often seniors,” it said. The callers offer “free telemed exams with a doctor you've never met,” it said. They promise free health benefits in return for giving up “insurance information” or other personal data, it said. “These are ploys to steal your medical identity and falsely bill your insurance.” Report all crimes immediately, it advised.