CMS Issues Warning About Medicare Phishing Scam Involving Fax Requests

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.

Important: Protect your information. CMS doesn’t initiate audits by requesting medical records via fax. 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.