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2. The Dayton Better Business Bureau says a robo-
call scam is targeting seniors in the Miami Valley.
The bogus recorded call offers free medical alert
systems. But victims who fall prey to the scam
have reported being registered into a service with
fees up to $400 a year.
The scam works this way. The robo-calls take
advantage of famous brand name “MedicAlert,” the
BBB says.

3. At first, the call seems to be from a very friendly,
conversational gentleman. As the call continues,
recipients realize it’s a recording. The call claims
everything is paid for and the call is to confirm
shipping instruction. They’re encouraged to press a
button to accept the offer.
After a consumer presses a button to accept the offer,
they quickly receive another call asking for personal
information, including credit card numbers, the BBB
says.

4. No matter what option’s offered, hang-up the phone,
the BBB advises.

5. “These calls are misleading and leave people
vulnerable to identity theft. Never give out personal
information to unfamiliar companies calling you out of
the blue. If an offer sounds too good to be true, hang
up the phone,” John North, president and chief
executive officer of the Dayton BBB, said in a
statement.
One way to research a company is to contact the
Better Business Bureau. Go online to www.bbb.org or
call 937-222-5825 or 800-776-5301.

6. “These calls are misleading and leave people
vulnerable to identity theft. Never give out personal
information to unfamiliar companies calling you out of
the blue. If an offer sounds too good to be true, hang
up the phone,” John North, president and chief
executive officer of the Dayton BBB, said in a
statement.
One way to research a company is to contact the
Better Business Bureau. Go online to www.bbb.org or
call 937-222-5825 or 800-776-5301.