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I agree with the others that it’s a scam. I work in insurance with Medicare plans and I know that your insurance company or Medicare directly will not call you regarding this. Call your local health dept and follow the guidelines in your state for vaccine.
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Scam. Right now, there are no vaccine distribution models that are giving the vaccines in home.
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Scam bc you hesitating wouldn't make the person hang up. Thats scary they want to come to your home. Yikes! I'd call the police on their local number, not 911 and tell them. They put that info on their website. You can also put that info on nextdoor too. Get the word out. Good for you, you didn't fall for it!
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Yep scam
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The one that grates me is the one that starts: "Hello, Grandpa!", which, for some reason seems so heartless in its con of old people with memory problems. I usually end up giving the phone scammers a piece of my mind, telling them they should be ashamed. I know you're not supposed to say anything, just let the police know this is happening
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disgustedtoo Jan 2021
PD really can't help - one of my responses to an earlier comment has a number of links where you can report calls. Sadly, very often the Caller ID number is spoofed, belonging to a legit person. If there is a message with a call back number provided, report THAT phone number.

IF it's a cell phone, there are ways to report and/or block these numbers.

Generally I do not answer ANY calls if they are not in my contact list and/or I'm not expecting a call back from someone who might not be in my contact list. A few times my phone was being stupid, not dismissing the call and I was rather busy, so it annoyed me enough that I ended up answering it, but not with any nice greeting.... :-o just a few repeated choice words and THEN hung up.
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The FTC just published this yesterday:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/01/scammers-cash-covid-19-vaccination-confusion

One of the bullet items says "Don’t pay to sign up for the vaccine. Anyone who asks for a payment to put you on a list, make an appointment for you, or reserve a spot in line is a scammer."
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My landline is old but I do have caller ID. If the number is not familiar I don't answer. If its a legit call, they will leave a message. Any any accents, its a scam. Actually, very rarely are these calls legit. Especially the robo ones. They scan through numbers hoping they find a good one. Thats why having an unlisted number doesn't keep you from getting these calls,

My cell I have set up on "Do not Disturb". On my Samsung this is the only way I can get where only those people on my contact list ring thru all others go to VM where I delete them. Most just hang up one a recording starts. My LG had a special place for this. If you continue to get calls from the same number, block them.

If not sure about a call or an email, hang up and call the company directly.
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Medicare, SS, IRS, CC companies, none of them call. They send snail mail or email only.

Please everyone: fill out your caller IDs for the people, places and organizations you know and trust. All other calls just let go to voicemail. If it is important (like a lab or your doctor's office) you can return those calls and then add them to your caller ID. But if you're not expecting a call and a fishy message is left, don't respond or call back ever. When you answer and even just say "hello" and then hang up, they then know they have a valid number with a potential victim at the other end and they will continue to call you. Often they leave messages meant to scare you into calling back.
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Someone was trying to get into your house. Glad you didn't fall for it.
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Someone was trying to rope you into agreeing to pay for something that has nothing to do with the Covid shots.   And how would this person know if you did have high blood pressure?  That's a big clue, and an attempt to frighten you into agreeing to something you don't need.

My understanding is that if the target (you) agrees, the caller then asks for your Medicare number, and orders something allegedly on your behalf, but which is delivered to them, and resold.  In the meantime they've tricked Medicare into paying for the item, by using your Medicare number.    

I haven't gone through this, but someone else battles these people and shares the information she gets.
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SCAM. SCAM. SCAM.. I Repeat. SCAM.
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Thank you for your support!
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It all sounds suspicious. Try and get the phone number for Medicare and inform them of the call. You could also call the police. They are aware of scams thst are taking place. If in doubt about any call don't give them any information about yourself. Just hang up. I like to let calls go to my answering machine. Then I can decide whether to respond or not.
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Fowlair Jan 2021
Getting the phone number really doesn't help because they can change the way the name and number appear on your caller ID. Advancements in technology aren't always our friends.
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I agree, it’s a scam. I never answer a number that I don’t know.

Let these calls go to voicemail. Do not call any number back that you don’t know.

I hate scam text messages too!
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Frances73 Jan 2021
I agree, don’t answer a number you don’t know. Anyone legit will leave a voicemail you can reply to.
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I don't believe they do that. How terrible some people are.. They have nothing better to do.
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lmb1234 Jan 2021
Yes, these people are awful. I've often said that if they put their minds to actually doing something beneficial for others, many of them would likely be quite well off. There's just no understanding how the mind of a selfish, uncaring person works.
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No, Medicare does not call. Genetics test for high blood pressure? Malarkey.
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Yes, it is strange. And it was a scam. Your covid vaccine is covered by the federal government and payment goes directly to those administering it. It is up to you to clear with your doctor if you feel there might be any reason you should not take this vaccine. There are no pre tests of any kind required.
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Scam.
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