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Medicare phone scam targets seniors
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the scam are available from sources such as KOSA CBS7, which reports on the experiences of seniors who have been targeted.
A phone scam is targeting seniors, specifically aiming to compromise their Medicare benefits. The scam is known to be elaborate, deceiving victims into believing they have lost their benefits. Details of the scam are available from sources such as KOSA CBS7, which reports on the experiences of seniors who have been targeted.
One such case involves a woman from Wisconsin who was coerced into cooperating with the scammers. Further information on this scam can be found through local news outlets, including KOSA CBS7, which provides updates and warnings to the community, including Midland , TX.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A phone scam is targeting seniors, specifically aiming to compromise their Medicare benefits. The scam is known to be elaborate, deceiving victims into believing they have lost their benefits…
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