Beware Medicare Scams
 | Author:
Victor Sample
Vic Sample: MT43 News Treasurer |
Beware Medicare Scams
Victor Sample
The Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. It is the time of the year when you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period you may receive more soliciting phone calls, emails and texts about Medicare Options.
Some may be legitimate calls; but, some may be scammers!
The scammers will come out during the Open Enrollment Period trying to steam your medical identity to defraud Medicare. You might even be implicated in some of these frauds.
Remember:
• Medicare will NOT contact you to say there has been suspicious activity on your Medicare Card.
• Be aware of texts from unknown numbers and DO NOT click on links in a text or email unless you are ABSOLUTELY certain you know where the text or email came from and that they are safe.
• Be aware of calls from unknown numbers and calls that sound automated or sound robotic.
• Look out for scammers who use social media (Facebook, etc.). They may have already gotten personal information from social media and use that information to try to convince you they are authentic.
• Be aware of any phone calls, emails or texts that try to scare you, threaten you or offer any services that are free or “too good to be true”. Almost always “too good to be true” is correct!
Always be cautious; Always be vigilant!
Much of the information came from the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP Newsletter). It is a monthly publication distributed by Rocky Mountain Development Corp. (RMDC) and is available at the Townsend Senior Center.
