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.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Medicare scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
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