What's the best way for seniors to protect themselves from Medicare-related scams?

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Jackson Cassibry · Accepted Answer

Protect your information as there are many scams out there today, unfortunately.  Verify Brokers/Agents licensing on the particular state those agents/brokers are in

Tony Capraro III · Answer

Work with an Agent who works for a Reputable Company like State Farm!  :) We help our clients every day-make the right decisions for them!

James Carlson · Answer

Deal with a qualified and verified agent like Medicare Hub agents.  Remind clients that at age 65 many companies will be trying to earn their business.  Be careful.

Frank Souk · Answer

Be careful when fielding phone calls from individuals trying to gather sensitive information form you such as your Medicare Number and Social Security number.

Teresa Cole · Answer

Be careful with who you are giving all your information to over the phone.  If you did not ask for a call be careful about giving all your information to a stranger.

Gregg Matheny · Answer

I am very biased!!, if my clients receive a letter or a phone call that seems sketchy at all I strongly encourage them to call me, text me, or take a picture of the letter that they received and send it to me. If seniors don’t want to reach out to an agent, Then they should keep in mind that they can always contact Medicare or Social Security to verify any request for info.

Answered by Gregg Matheny on March 25, 2025

Agent Licensed in AZ & UT

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Tasha Riggs · Answer

Meet an agent at their office.   Look at their google reviews.  Get references. 
Do not work with a person who randomly calls you. No one is legally allowed to call you unless you give them your consent.

Brenda Trejos · Answer

Unfortunately these scams are prevalent and getting worse!  Its advisable to be very careful when a person or phone # calls you that you are not familiar with.  Be cautious and NEVER give them any of your personal information.   I recommend calling your Agent/Broker or calling the Insurance Company directly from the # that you have, not one they give you.  Your Agent can help you and/or clarify information.  
One BIG scam is commercials or calls offering more benefits than you qualify for because you are not receiving aid, but they do not care nor explain this.

Jamie Herrick · Answer

Another very good question.
Don’t answer the phone unless you know the number. If it’s legit, they will leave a message.
Never give your social security or banking information. And never send people money.

Darko Bozic · Answer

Find a local agent and meet face to face if you can. Seniors get bombarded with phone calls and there is sinply no way to know who's calling you. Never give out your personal information to unknown people calling you. There is no downside to talking to a local agent/broker and there are many upsides. It doesn't cost you anything and they will know your market better than someone calling from another state or country.

Answered by Darko Bozic on April 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH

Answered by Darko Bozic Medicare Insurance Agent

Roxanne Robertson · Answer

Work with a Independent Broker that represents multiple carriers that you trust.  Don't give anyone else your information such as DOB, Medicare number, etc.

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