GMY Phone Scam Dials in on Older Adults, Elk Grove Woman Recently Targeted

August 23, 2013 |

Better Business Bureau Serving Northeast California has issued an advisory to older adults to hang up on phone calls claiming to be from a company calling itself GMY after an Elk Grove woman received several phone calls from the company requesting bank account information.

The Elk Grove woman grew suspicious of phone calls her elderly mother was receiving as early as 6 a.m. when she intervened in the communication.

“When I got on the phone, they tried to convince me my mother would be receiving a card to pay for her medical care,” the woman said. “They went on to ask for her bank account numbers. I wouldn’t give them any information when they refused to tell me their phone number or company name.”

The woman eventually spoke to someone identified as a supervisor who told her the company name was GMY. Consumers from across the country have reported similar scams in which the same company name is utilized. In other calls, the company may claim to be working with Medicare to issue new cards.

“It doesn’t matter who claims to be on the phone; do not give unsolicited callers your bank account or social security numbers,” said Gary Almond, president of BBB Serving Northeast California. “Always make sure you are speaking with a trustworthy person and business before taking the conversation any further.”

To avoid this and similar scams, seniors should never give personal information to unsolicited callers and the does not call, text or email. Also, the government should already possess the necessary information and should not ask for your social security number or address and never accept free medical services or equipment in exchange for your Medicare number.

Identify real Medicare providers by calling 1-800-MEDICARE  or TTY at 1-866-653-4261.