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Scams Surge: Seniors Bombarded with Medicare Fraud Calls

12/6/2025

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Seniors, including Steven Kurutz, an 80-year-old from South Park Township, Pennsylvania, face targeted scams during the Medicare open enrollment period.
Kurutz receives 50 to 60 daily calls from unknown numbers offering Medicare Part C plans and claiming unclaimed Medicare benefits.
Even though he already has equivalent retirement coverage, he struggles to understand the callers, who may steal personal information or bill Medicare for fake services.

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Story summary

Seniors, including Steven Kurutz, an 80-year-old from South Park Township, Pennsylvania, face targeted scams during the Medicare open enrollment period.
Kurutz receives 50 to 60 daily calls from unknown numbers offering Medicare Part C plans and claiming unclaimed Medicare benefits.
Even though he already has equivalent retirement coverage, he struggles to understand the callers, who may steal personal information or bill Medicare for fake services.