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Medicare Scams Surge 40%: Seniors Urged to Protect Info

1/6/2026

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Medicare scams have increased 40% this year, per the Better Business Bureau.
Fraudsters impersonate health care representatives to obtain seniors' Medicare numbers, leading to fake bills and identity theft.
Experts warn scammers can create false medical histories, complicating legitimate care.
Seniors should avoid sharing personal information over the phone and register for the Do Not Call Registry.
Medicare typically communicates via postal mail, not phone calls.

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Medicare scams have increased 40% this year, per the Better Business Bureau.
Fraudsters impersonate health care representatives to obtain seniors' Medicare numbers, leading to fake bills and identity theft.
Experts warn scammers can create false medical histories, complicating legitimate care.
Seniors should avoid sharing personal information over the phone and register for the Do Not Call Registry.
Medicare typically communicates via postal mail, not phone calls.