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Scammers Exploit Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

12/9/2025

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Scammers target seniors with fraudulent Medicare plans, risking personal information theft or improper Medicare charges.
Steven Kurutz of South Park Township, Pennsylvania, an 80-year-old, receives 50–60 daily calls.
The calls promote Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage), which Kurutz already has through his retirement package.
Open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, during which scam calls spike.

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Story summary

Scammers target seniors with fraudulent Medicare plans, risking personal information theft or improper Medicare charges.
Steven Kurutz of South Park Township, Pennsylvania, an 80-year-old, receives 50–60 daily calls.
The calls promote Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage), which Kurutz already has through his retirement package.
Open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, during which scam calls spike.