5 Places You Should NEVER Buy a Mobility Scooter (And 3 That Won't Rip You Off)

5 Places You Should NEVER Buy a Mobility Scooter (And 3 That Won't Rip You Off) Before you buy a mobility scooter or power wheelchair, know this: some of the most common places people shop are the exact places fueling one of the largest healthcare fraud categories in the country. In this video, we count down 5 places you should never buy a mobility scooter or wheelchair from — including unsolicited "free scooter" Medicare telemarketing schemes, which are illegal under federal law in most cases — and the 3 places that actually protect your money and your safety, including certified dealers and nonprofit equipment reuse programs many people don't know exist. We cover the 2013 collapse of the largest mobility scooter company in America amid a $108 million Medicare overbilling case, the 2025 "Operation Gold Rush" fraud takedown involving $10.6 billion in fraudulent durable medical equipment claims, and a fresh 2026 state-level scam warning — plus 5 facts about this industry that most buyers never hear. This video is for informational purposes only and isn't medical or legal advice. If you suspect Medicare fraud, report it to the HHS Office of Inspector General. #mobilityscooter #wheelchair #medicarefraud #seniorscams #disabilityrights #assistivetechnology #mobilityaids #durablemedicalequipment #scooterscam #consumerprotection #seniorsafety