Illustrative · unverified mailerREF-MED-01
Fake Medicare Supplemental Benefit Notice
[!] URGENT: BENEFICIARY NOTICE #8849-B
“Your $1,450 Over-the-Counter Allowance expires in 48 hours. Call now to activate your free monthly medical supply box.”
Marker: Unofficial urgency and callback-ID confirmation request.
Why it can fool people: The example uses government-style formatting and legal-sounding language to create panic and prompt immediate compliance. The quoted amount and deadline are not a real benefit or verified offer.
Illustrative · unverified textREF-SMS-09
Genetic Screening Telemarketing Text
[!] Medicare Health Alert
“Your doctor ordered your covered cancer genetic screening swab. Click here to verify shipping address: bit.ly/medicare-swab-free”
Marker: Shortened link and an unrequested-kit claim.
Why it can fool people: The sample text falsely asserts doctor authorization, which could lower suspicion before Medicare-ID harvesting. It is an illustrative example, not a verified incident; its shortened URL is shown as inert text.