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- Additional Info:Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams
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https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/
Last updated: March 5, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Scammers are using telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams.
Fraudsters are offering COVID-19 tests, HHS grants, and Medicare prescription cards in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information. However, these services are unapproved and illegitimate.
These scammers use the coronavirus pandemic to benefit themselves, and beneficiaries face potential harm. The personal information collected can be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft.
Protect Yourself
- Be mindful of how you dispose of COVID-19 materials such as syringes, vials, vial container boxes, vaccination record cards, and shipment or tracking records. Improper disposal of these items could be used by bad actors to commit fraud.
- Offers to purchase COVID-19 vaccination cards are scams. Valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination can only be provided to individuals by legitimate providers administering vaccines.
- Photos of COVID-19 vaccination cards should not be shared on social media. Posting content that includes your date of birth, health care details or other personally identifiable information can be used to steal your identity.
- Be vigilant and protect yourself from potential fraud concerning COVID-19 vaccines. You will not be asked for money to enhance your ranking for vaccine eligibility. Government and state officials will not call you to obtain personal information in order to receive the vaccine.
- Beneficiaries should be cautious of unsolicited requests for their personal, medical, and financial information. Medicare will not call beneficiaries to offer COVID-19 related products, services, or benefit review.
- Be suspicious of any unexpected calls or visitors offering COVID-19 tests or supplies. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately.
- Do not respond to, or open hyperlinks in, text messages about COVID-19 from unknown individuals.
- Ignore offers or advertisements for COVID-19 testing or treatments on social media sites. If you make an appointment for a COVID-19 test online, make sure the location is an official testing site.
- Do not give your personal or financial information to anyone claiming to offer HHS grants related to COVID-19.
- Be aware of scammers pretending to be COVID-19 contact tracers. Legitimate contact tracers will never ask for your Medicare number, financial information, or attempt to set up a COVID-19 test for you and collect payment information for the test.
If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately online or call 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). BBB conducted an investigation based on recent consumer complaints and/or BBB Scam Tracker Reports concerning Ready Med LLC's sales practice issues.
In March 2021, BBB received a pending complaint alleging the business is making calls representing themselves as affiliated with Medicare. The consumer further alleged a representative came to their home to collect their Medicare number, drivers license information and doctor's information, claiming they needed to take a COVID test before receiving the COVID vaccine.
- The business created their filing with Division of Corporations as of May 19, 2020.
- The business website was created on May 20th, 2020.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB of West Florida
- BBB File Opened:
- 3/11/2021
- Business Started:
- 5/19/2020
- Business Incorporated:
- 5/19/2020
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Business Management:
- Mr. Leo Corrigan IV, Owner/Manager
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Leo Corrigan IV, Owner/Manager
- Customer Contacts
- Mr. Leo Corrigan IV, Owner/Manager
- Ms. Jenny Flintroy, Human Resources Manager
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (813) 683-0974
Licensing information
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
BBB records show a license number of 26995949 for this business, issued by Agency for Health Care Administration
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee FL 32308
BBB records show a license number of 12433 for this business, issued by Agency for Health Care Administration
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee FL 32308
- BBB contacted the business, requesting substantiation of the required licensing of staff performing various medical services advertised per their website, and the license to make telemarketing calls described per consumer complaint activity.
- The business replied, substantiating their license with Agency for Health Care Administration. However, the business has not substantiated having the required license to make telemarketing calls, and BBB was not able to locate such license.
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