A mailer circulating around the country has officials concerned and led Congressman Mike Thompson to issue a warning about it on Wednesday, calling it “nothing but a scam.”

Thompson urged seniors to ignore an informational card sent from the “National Processing Center” warning about impending cuts to Medicare.

The mailing reportedly includes an informational card requesting personal information that it then asks the recipient to mail back.

“This mailing is a scam,” said Congressman Mike Thompson. “It is not official or factual.”

He added, “Do not be frightened of it or allow them to take advantage of you. Congress is investigating it.”

Those who receive the mailer in Lake County can make a consumer complaint to the California Attorney General's Office at http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general.php.

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