Healthcare fraud & billing scams

Name: Healthcare fraud & billing scams
Uploaded: 2026-09-16
Duration: 4 min
Description: From phantom charges to fake plan offers, medical billing is a common target for fraud. This lesson shows the red flags to watch for on bills and EOBs, and how to protect yourself and report suspected scams.

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From phantom charges to fake plan offers, medical billing is a common target for fraud. This lesson shows the red flags to watch for on bills and EOBs, and how to protect yourself and report suspected scams.

What you'll learn

Common healthcare billing scams and fraud tactics
Red flags to spot on a bill or EOB
How to protect your information and report fraud

Key takeaway: Review every charge against your EOB — unfamiliar services or pressure to pay fast are classic fraud red flags.

Claims & billing

3 lessons

What arrives after a visit — your Explanation of Benefits, the bill that follows, and how to spot billing errors and scams.

1Receiving a bill after your EOB3:40
2Healthcare fraud & billing scams▶ Now playing4:00
3Understanding your Explanation of Benefits3:50

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