Tricare has announced that there is a phishing scam targeting military retirees who are Tricare for Life beneficiaries.
Tricare for Life is the insurance military retirees can sign up for when they become Medicare beneficiaries for their Part B claims.
The phishing scam sends emails telling beneficiaries they need to call a number because their benefits will be expiring due to nonpayment of their premium.
It is easy enough for a retiree to fall for this scam as their is a payment associated with the insurance. The payment is deducted from the retiree's social security just like other Part B plans. The retiree could easily believe that there was a problem with the deduction and make the call risking getting cught up in a scam to provide their financial information.
Retirees and other Tricare for Life beneficiaries should NOT respond to these notices. They should follow the guidelines provided by Tricare.
Follow this link to the Tricare site --- Trocare for Life Scam.
There are many scams out there targeting seniors. Stay safe and avoid emails advising you of an urgent financial matter. When unsure about a message, contact your referenced financial institution through a number you have for them. Do not use the number or link in the email. If there is a problem with a financial account, you can find out by calling them directly.
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