The Clark Howard Podcast

07.07.25 Epidemic Of SCAMS On Social Media / Fight Health Insurance Denials

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From influencers peddling goods to “finfluencers” employing bot farms to push fake posts about hot stocks - schemes and scams are rife on social media, and public users aren’t the ones getting rich. Also today, why you should never take a health insurance claim denial lying down! Clark explains the denial game, and how most of the time, filing an appeal works in your favor.

  • Social Media Scamdemic: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • APPEAL Health Insurance Denials: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show: 

    • Meta Battles an ‘Epidemic of Scams’ as Criminals Flood Instagram, Facebook - WSJ
    • Tom’s Guide - The Oura ring just got a new rival
    • What Should You Do if Your Insurance Claim Is Denied?
    • No Surprises Act Consumer Advocate Toolkit
    • Health Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
    • Health Archives - Clark Howard

      • Clark.com resources

      • Episode transcripts
      • Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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