Oct 18, 2015
A lady with a foreign accent called saying she worked for "The Brace Store", and stated she understood I was looking for a back brace. Due to the fact, I do suffer from severe back issues and had previously called a Brace Shop from a television commercial, but didn't at the time, order a brace. I assumed it was same company calling me back. I could hear others talking in background, which sounded like a call center. This woman begin asking me for information such as my medicare number, address. phone number. The whole time I was talking to this woman, I was skeptical. And even told this woman, "I'm not supposed to give this info out on phone". She remained quiet. However, I was then thinking, "If this brace would help with my back pain, then it'd be great! I also thought, it must be legit or why did she say, "I understand you are looking for a backbrace"? I asked her about a prescription from a Dr. to get the brace, she then stated, "There was an in house Doctor that would cover the prescription".
She asked what would be a good time to call me back? I told her the next day after 4pm. Well, here it is,8 4 days later and I haven't received a call. As a matter of fact, I thought about it that day and just knew, I was not, only scammed, but screwed probably for the rest of my life. I called the number she gave me. It wasn't too, a brace store. I immediately called Medicare andthe Social Security Administration, to report it. I also need to go make a police report, according to what research I've done in such a really messed up situation bîto this one. I should have listened to the voice telling me not to give my number. But, was wondering how she knew I actually jkihad a bad back? I know now that this woman asks everyone this question. As, many Americans do suffer from bad backs. I may pay for this huge error in judgement for the rest of my life. My anxiety level is overwhelming!!!