Scam phone calls about ‘pain’ raise concern
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — A Carmel woman says she’s getting flooded with scam calls offering to help her with her pain.
Linda Barron, 81, contacted I-Team 8 for help because she’s fed up with the calls.
“They say they’re calling about my pain, but I’m probably the healthiest almost 82-year old that you will find,” said Barron.
Barron knows to hang up, but she’s worried about her fellow senior citizens. “If I’m getting then others are getting it too,” said Barron.
She filed a complaint with the Indiana Attorney General and I-Team 8.
“I looked online and I found you,” said Barron.
I-Team 8 contacted Indiana Senior Medicare Patrol, which told us they’re seeing an uptick in calls about pain and c...

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