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Still getting calls from people claiming to be from Medicare, asking for money or personal information? Watch this video about how you can protect yourself from Medicare scams: 

Medicare Scams sound like this

The FTC worked with AARP to create a series of videos about imposter scams – including Medicare scams, IRS imposters and robocalls. While the videos are aimed at older Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the tips apply to everyone. For the next three Fridays, we’ll highlight these videos.

This week, you’ll learn about these calls that pretend to be from Medicare. The video will help you recognize the scammers who ask for your Medicare number so you can get a back or neck brace. Or who say they need your information or money so you can get a new Medicare card. And you’ll hear from an FTC expert about how to avoid these scams:

  • Hang up. If someone calls claiming to be from Medicare, asking for your Social Security number or bank information to get your new card or new benefits, that’s a scam.
  • Don’t give personal information to a caller claiming to be from Medicare. You can’t trust caller id. These calls can be spoofed so they look like they’re coming from Medicare even when they’re not. Before you give any personal information, initiate your own call to Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE.
  • Report the call. Report Medicare imposters at 1-800-MEDICARE and ftc.gov/complaint. The more we hear from you, the more we can help fight scams.

For more information about stopping imposter scams, visit ftc.gov/imposters. And to learn about how to stop unwanted calls, including using call blocking technology, go to ftc.gov/calls.

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DONT SAY YES
June 09, 2020
When they call and say "Can you hear me ok" Most people say "YES" They are recording so that "YES" is what they need to say whatever they are touting you said "YES" to. Don't say "Yes" and hang up. When I see an unknown number calling I always answer with "What Do You Want" not even hello. Then hang up and block the number.
ronaldjoe1
July 06, 2020
They are using so many local phone numbers-I can't keep up. I have blocked 100 phone numbers and I still get 3 calls a day.
Sick and Tired…
August 19, 2020
They call multiple times per day. We have asked repeatedly not to be called. Last time they talked to mom they stated that her medicare would be cancelled if she did not confirm her number, But she is too smart for that. She just shames them for being liars and frauds.
Gabby
September 07, 2020
They contacted my father in law and then someone came to the house to do a routine health screening. This is pure outrage. We live 5 hours apart. I just found out about this but will be in touch with the local authorities in his town first thing in the morning. Now I don't feel he is very safe also. Please help stop this.
Lola4907!
October 28, 2020
The television commercials that tell you to call for Medicare about adding Medicare premium 800 795 2065
Andys Mom
October 31, 2020
My parents got scammed today. Gave up their medicare numbers. I asked why and my dad said he didn’t know that Medicare would not call them at home. Said they told him he was uncooperative and threatened to cut off his medicare.
Sunshine46
November 06, 2020
I have been calls all day from someone saying they are from Medicare and then they ask if I get Medicare part a and b I ask them why and they say they want to offer me more coverage. I will get calls on my caller I’d with my area code but it says it United States . I told this person I don’t get Medicare. But I do get Medicare and they just hang up I also asked how they get my address phone number. They ay they got the info from social security office. And I will say that I don’t get Medicare then they hangup
Luv2kids!
November 06, 2020
I just received a call, the person had a heavy accent and said he was from 'Medicare Health & Wellness' regarding orthopedic brace for my father's back and leg pain. I asked for a call back number and he gave me (501) 326-1523. He kept repeating my dad's name, address and insisting that I confirm. There was so much noise in the background and I straight up asked if this was a legit call because I was reporting to Medicare and hung up.
Soup
November 16, 2020
I have received 2,3,5,6 etc phone calls a day from almost every State in the USA and beyond. About Medicare when will it stop I know it’s probably a fraud scams someone needs to take care of this.
Tompat64
December 02, 2020
Getting sick of constant harrassing phone calls about medicare,they start early in the morning,and don't quit till evening,I have had the same woman call me 15 times in one day,I would block her and she would call again,had a young man come to the door and would not leave till I said I was gonna call the police,this is out of control,have talked to other people and they said the same thing,I take care of my disabled husband and don't have time for this,this is just plain harassment,it should stop
ablebrute
December 23, 2020
I got a call today from them and they had my Medicare number. The guy read it to me, trying to get my info. He read the actual new number.
Cosette
December 24, 2020
I get calls and they have my information already. But keep trying to sell me back braces, knee braces and now tons of cardiac calls. I get about 10 calls a day from different companies or people. How do I stop them?
Caution
December 28, 2020
My father received a call from someone claiming to be from a "Medicare Verification Service." They asked if he had received a new card, and if so, to read them the Medicare card number to ensure that it was "correct." Obviously all kinds of warning flags went off; it's fortunate that my father's English wasn't great, because if he didn't ask me for help, they likely would have stolen his identity. Watch out.
lola2858
January 27, 2021
I am getting 10 - 15 medicare calls a day! This should not be happening. They ask if I have received my "packet" or ask questions but I usually just keep saying "hello hello hello hello" and they hang up. Or I will just hang up. Ugh!!
Taz
February 02, 2021
I get calls from Medicare plus advantage from 702 nevada area got one today from 7029968403
billbuster
February 26, 2021
I am getting the same call every day from Christy with Medicare at 8663504. I do not understand WHY the FCC, or the FBI can not stop this. What the hell are we paying them for??
ron
March 02, 2021
whats with all these commercials, on medicare. am sure there scams. there on every channel an at the same time. promising everything. i know there a scam.
Mike
March 17, 2021
I just received a call from someone claiming to be from the US Medical Department asking if I received my new ID cards last week. When I pressed the person further to understand who they were and where they were from they hung up on me. The person mentioned MEDICARE so be careful if you receive a call like this.
PW
March 25, 2021
We received a call from 701-415-3542 and they said that they were from Medicare. They kept saying that they wanted to do a survey to see if we were getting the full benefits from Medicare. They wanted to know which state we lived in. There were a 3 separate people that kept coming on the call, one after another. One male was particularly rude to my wife. They kept asking for the data on our Medicare card and my wife told him that she wasn’t going to give him any information and he lost interest and he ended the call. They sounded very professional and being the sort of people that don’t like being rude to people on the phone, anyone who is susceptible thinking that it is an official call from Medicare may easily be fooled. After the call we looked them up and found out that it was a scam. According to the article we saw, giving your Medicare number can be more dangerous than giving your credit card number They need to be STOPPED immediately.
Marlene wolcott
April 15, 2021
I am not even 60 years old why do I get medicare offers still?
Sick n tired o…
April 22, 2021
I’m getting tons of calls from Medicare Rewards ! All numbers are spoofed and they leave recordings and they call me by my first name . I don’t press 1 to be removed from their calling list . Medicare does not solicit ! Main number is833-924-0831
PDW
April 22, 2021
I’m getting calls from some one that’s says they are insurance health and safety.They read off a phone Medicare number and ask for your date of birth for identification. I told them no. They hung up. Different people have called several times from the sane number in Ft Worth,Tx 816-736-8968
ASmith
May 04, 2021
I’m getting at least 10 calls a day claiming they are from Medicare pain management. They speak broken English and when you try calling back the number they called from it says busy. The numbers are 410 977-7556. 410 977-3004 410 977- 9245 410 977-3328 and others that I have deleted.
mr.xx
May 05, 2021
calls about medicare cancer screening and if I dont comply I could be dropped from my medicare .
Lonnie
June 05, 2021

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I got 5 calls in 1 day. Each time I asked for their names so I could call Medicare and verify that what they were telling me actually came from Medicare, and they all hung up on me.
Saturnsrim
May 12, 2021
Getting calls now identifying as US Healthcare about twice a day. Was getting multiple calls (6 or more a day) claiming to be from Medicare but the call back number went to a promotional office.
SatMark243
July 21, 2021
As soon as you ask them for their website address, they'll hang up.
CMD
July 23, 2021
I get calls daily claiming to be from "Medicare" or with a health screening service. I block them all, but not before telling them, "Do not call here again." Does that make a difference? I have my doubts, because they use all kinds of phone numbers in their phishing scams. It's exhausting.
tiger
July 23, 2021
Medicare Rewards call me on multiple numbers from multiple states using a live person or robo 1 to 4 times a day. This is harassment. They are using our phones which we pay for to scam us out of our money. I have reported them at least 30 times. There is a law that if you are on the No-Call Directory, companies that call are breaking the law. Reputable companies do not use these techniques.
oldlady
August 08, 2021
Callers have said they are with Genetic Health and American Health and that they had sent mail, which I did not receive, regarding their test products. AH claimed falsely the Covid vaccines have caused large numbers of cases of thrombosis, strokes and other disorders, and because I was vaccinated, I needed tests to assess my vulnerability. They claimed their companies were contracted by Medicare, and they got their information about me from Medicare. They did not initially ask for my SS number, but after I questioned their assertions I was transferred to another individual who began asking to "verify" personal information . I said don't call again and hung up.
Cdavis01
August 10, 2021
Why does medicare keep calling me? This is wrong
KYretired
August 13, 2021
I get 2-3 calls per day from “Medicare.” Today, I received my 1st call from the “Health & Wellness Center, a new telephone interview program to assess patients annual health & wellness by phone in an effort to avoid possible exposure to Covid.” St least this caller didn’t speak in broken English. I told her the same thing I tell all of them: “I don’t discuss health or finances over the telephone” at which point she hung up. It’s tragic that it must be successful with some people, or they wouldn’t keep doing it. The Do Not Call Registry is useless anymore. The scam reporting process should be easier. There needs to be a huge campaign of informing the public so no one misses the message.
diok
August 13, 2021
i just had a call that tried to ask for info from me and i asked for them to provide me with exactly one piece of information about who they thought they were calling and they kept pretending the call cut out and repeated their questions
Not actually r…
September 08, 2021
They've been calling my cell from the "Medicare Assistance Facility" 6-12 times per day from phony numbers and random town names like "Broken Bow, NE" and "Barnstable, MA" They always give a phony first name, ask to speak with my wife by name and drop my last name but mispronounced. What good would it do to report a call from a phony number and town?
Theo Dudeo
September 22, 2021
I just received an unsolicited call from "Medicare." The agents name was Tah. He was calling from Morgantown, North Carolina and obviously reading a script. The number: 1 828-608-9243 I venture to guess this in not from a government agency. Beware of anyone offering all sorts of free no cost reviews of your medicare. They want your information~!
okiette
January 07, 2022
786-544-5971 received a call saying my Medicare card would expire in 2 days. I hung up, then blocked that number. The past hour they have called repeatedly about 10 times.
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