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Scam Alert

Posted 9/27/18

A reader and resident of Lexington reported she had gotten a call from a scam-mer. The scammer claimed to be able to reduce her Medicare premium and asked for her personal information.

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Scam Alert

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

A reader and resident of Lexington reported she had gotten a call from a scam-mer. The scammer claimed to be able to reduce her Medicare premium and asked for her personal information.

Medicare will never call and ask for your personal details. If you get a call like this, hang up on the scammer and call Medicare to report the scam at 1-800-633-4227.

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