Better Business Bureau Warnings

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams concerning senior citizens and the coronavirus. A lot going on this year between the pandemic, a national election and the U.S. Census taking place. Scammers have more opportunities to try and lower people to get your credit card and bank information. A popular scam in southwest Missouri involves asking a customer to pay over the phone for Medicare. Stephanie Garland with the Better Business Bureau in Springfield. Right now during this coronavirus, there are people who are losing money daily and there are senior citizens who unfortunately are thinking that they're finding great opportunities and they're not. Stephanie says that Medicare will never call you over the phone. Instead, they will contact you through the mail. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has provided opportunities for scammers to target Southwest Missouri residents with promises of free COVID-19 testing kits through Medicare. You can contact the Better Business Bureau if you think you've been the target of a scam at bbb.org.