Every year, they are after the same kind of data: Medicare numbers and bank account information. However, fraudsters’ tactics can change from year to year. The scammers thrive on anything that might confuse the Medicare population and target that.

As open enrollment begins, beneficiaries will receive text messages and emails requesting their personal information.

Medicare beneficiaries can be led down a terrible path by legal activities. There are a lot of TV and radio commercials for lead agencies that want viewers to call them first and then pass their information on to agents and brokers in other states.

Keep your 11-digit Medicare number, as well as your Social Security and credit card numbers, private.

Do you have any doubts about the legitimacy of an agent?

Call 1-800-MEDICARE.