Is This Medicare Email a Scam? How to Tell
Medicare scams target seniors with fake card replacement offers, enrollment phishing, and calls from fake Medicare representatives seeking personal health information.
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Medicare. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Medicare: Your new Medicare card is ready. Verify your information at medicare-card.com”
“Medicare: You qualify for additional benefits during open enrollment. Call 1-888-XXX-XXXX.”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Calls asking for your Medicare number to issue a new card
- Offers of free genetic testing kits in exchange for your Medicare number
- Unsolicited calls about Medicare benefits
- Door-to-door Medicare plan salespeople
Legitimate Medicare Contact Info
Visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227. Medicare will never call uninvited to sell you anything or ask for your Medicare number.
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