606-316-2601

This happened to a friend of mine.  She doesnt have internet access, so I am posting this for her.  She received a call from what showed on the caller ID as a wireless caller with the above phone number.  They said they wanted to send her a new Blood Sugar Testing Device that did NOT require any blood to get a reading.  They then asked for her Medicare Card number which is also her SSN.  They also gave a contact phone number (855) 436-2189, which is not a valid phone number.  I believe this to be a scam.

We just had the same experience.  My husband took the call and did not give them any info.  I also believe this is a scam.

I just had the same call regarding my father's meter.  We get a lot of calls from suppliers offering a free updated meter and thought this was the same.   The caller denied she was with a supplier and stated she was with a Diabetic Outreach group funded by medicare to make sure diabetics were supplied with updated meters.  I asked several times who funded her group and was told they were funded by Medicare and that is how she got my fathers name.  Also there would be no charge to my father or his insurance, she emphasized this was an outreach program and not a supplier.   It sounded plausible and the device was enticing so I agreed to let her send the device.   We verified address and phone number (pubic information) and everything seemed ok.  However, she then asked for my father's medicare information and red flags came up.  First as stated in previous comments, the medicare number contains the social security number and should not be given out unless you are 100% sure of who you are dealing with. She stated she needed the number to verify he has medicare, but if his name was provided by Medicare for an outreach program then wouldn't that be enough verification?   I was not comfortable so arranged for her to call back next week to give me time to research the company (told her I didn't have the card and she would have to call back next week).   After she hung up, I researched the company and, as expected, it is a diabetic supplier.  However, I also tried to call the number that appeared on the caller ID (a cell number) and received a recording that it was not a working number.  This is the clincher for me.   In all fairness, the company name she provided appears legit however the call itself was deceptive to say the least.  This emphasizes the need to protect your information regardless of how good the offer may be or how nice the person may sound.

I received 4 calls from this number between 2:57 PM and 4:31 PM.  Didn't answer any of them, and there was no message left.  I generally do not answer callers outside my own area code who I either don't recognize or who have no more meaningful a caller ID name than "Cell Phone KY" (that was what this one was).  I will almost always return a call when a message is left, but these types of callers never do that.  I just went on my phone company's call screening site and added this number to the list so that I won't be bothered.

Same sales pitch. Calling on Medicare people and when I told her mine was only a year old she said many changes have been made in the last year. When she asked for my doctor's name and the numbers on my red. white and blue card I received from medicare I asked her why since she had told me she had received my name from Medicare she said it was needed to verify I was in fact on Medicare. Then told her I was uneasy with this call and I was very happy with the equipment I now have.
She did hang up.

Four calls to my mother within the last seven days. Two rings and then the caller hangs up. Knock it off people !!!!!!!  Your calls ar not welcome.

I've had at least 6 calls from that phone number today.  It's identified on my caller ID as Wireless Caller, and yet another site just indicated it's a landline phone # in Olive Hill, KY, and the person calling has a new Cingular Wireless account.  I answered twice, and they just hung up.  Other times I let it ring.  They never left a message.  Super annoying!

received about 6 calls from this # since about 8 this morning.  no answer when picked up & they don't leave a message.  I think these companies change #'s after they've been reported w/another #.

so far today.... two calls.........called back. no one there.

This is becoming a pain in the neck!

I'm in Overland Park, KS.  We keep getting them too.  I answered and they asked for my wife using her former married name.  We are not old enough for Medicare yet.  The person who sounded like a young female said she was calling from the Diabetic Management Care Center or something like that.
I hung up then.  Hope they quit calling.  Ignore them.

none... did not answer phone

I've recieved three calls within the last hour from this number saying it is a wireless caller.  They don't let the answering machine pick up so never leave a message. Thanks to all for the information above as I shall choose to ignore this number.

It's DEFINITELY some type of SCAM !!! After reading the posts here, I decided to return their call. Two separate times, all that I received was a recording that the person that had that number had not set up a voice mail account yet, then disconnected.


*****UPDATE******

One of their "Sales Reps" just called back !!! He wanted my wife, and I asked WHY? He stated that he needed to speak to her concerning her "DIABETES". I then pointed out that she, nor I had Diabetes, and that our number is on the federal Do Not Call List, he stated that he was not selling anything, but merely attempting to "help" Diabetes patients. I demanded to know his company's name. He stated that they are "Med Point Advantage", but refused to give me their corporate address. So, like I pointed out to him, I would simply get their corporate info off of the Internet, and, from there, file a formal complaint to my State Attorney General's Office, and also with the State Attorney General's Office from their home state as well.

Medpoint Advantage
Post Office Box 11574
Birmingham, Alabama 35202

http://www.medpointadvantage.com

Phone:
Toll-Free: 866-5MEDPOINT
Local: (205) 781-3400

These clowns called me 4 times in a row yesterday and again this morning! They always hang up on my answering machine. I never answer such calls but their constant calls are annoying.

************UPDATE # 2*********************

I just received a tremendous call from Mr. Scott Stevens, VP Marketing, @ Medpoint Advantage. I explained to him about this number, and about 800notes, and he has assured me that Medpoint has NOTHING to do with these calls, and that he plans on doing his utmost in locating these lowlife's and putting an end to their shenanigans !!!

This cell # (606) 316-2601, is NOT from Medpoint, but from an INDEPENDENT SCUMBAG, running a boiler room type of telemarketing, and, they are NOT, in ANY WAY, connected to Medicare !!!

If any of you receive ANY more of these calls, try to get as much INFO about the caller as you possibly can, and file a formal complaint with your State Attorney General's Office.

Hello, I am the Vice President of Marketing and Sales for MedPoint Advantage.  This is not a number associated with our company.  It is correct, we are a diabetic supply company, but we do not have any inside sales forces; all are independent contractors.  I am trying to find out who is using this number and I will terminate their contract with us as soon as I find out.  If you would like to find out more about MedPoint Advantage, you can go to our website www.medpointadvantage.com.  If you will e-mail me at marketing@medpointadvantage.com and let me know if you were contacted from this number and what was said, I would appreciate it.

Thank you,

Scott Stephens
Vice President of Marketing and Sales

4 calls this morning, at 30 minute intervals

http://www.payphone-directory.org/sounds.html  put one of these out of order ogm on your answer machine.

This phone number called 3 times at 10 minute intervals.  No one responds the one time I did answer, and no message if I ignore it.  This is just ridiculous.