***Robocall Scam Alert***
sharing information on a scam that uses the name of Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) to trick people.
Beware of Robo Calls where they mention Blue Cross/Blue Shield and then go on to say:
“This is not a telemarketing call. Due to the national prescription narcotic addiction crisis, BC&BS was providing a substitute medication at no cost.”
After the recorded message you are transferred to a person who will ask many probing questions designed to trick you into giving out your insurance information. If you state you don’t have BCBS they will ask who your insurance is through and will then say that they are “currently in talks” with whatever company you tell them you have. They will then offer to call you back after the first of the year.
The call comes from (508) 281-2623 and the caller ID lists it as FLOWROUTE INC. (though some people have reported seeing that number with the BCBS name, as the scammers are able to spoof the Blue Cross ID in some markets).
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