The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted the following warning to its website about an emerging fraud scheme:
Alert: Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Phishing Fax Requests
CMS has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
Important: CMS doesn’t initiate audits by requesting medical records via fax. Protect your information. If you receive a suspicious request, don’t respond. If you think you got a fraudulent or questionable request, work with your Medical Review Contractor to confirm if it’s real.