BBB is receiving calls from local consumers who say they are annoyed after receiving automated calls promising them a free medical alert system.
The system is supposed to help protect seniors in the event of break-ins or medical emergencies.
The scam has put groups across the U.S. on alert. The automated “robo-call” comes from a company identifying itself as “Emergency Medical Alert Systems,” “Senior Safety Alert,” “Senior Emergency Care,” “Senior Safe Alert,” or something similar.