What's the best way for seniors to protect themselves from Medicare-related scams?
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Answered by Jackson Cassibry on March 7, 2025
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Answered by Lt Col Tim Brown on May 21, 2025
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Answered by Tony Capraro III on March 27, 2025
Agent Licensed in NH & ME
Do not work with a person who randomly calls you. No one is legally allowed to call you unless you give them your consent.
Answered by Tasha Riggs on March 25, 2025
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Answered by Christopher Garcia on July 7, 2025
Broker Licensed in NM, AZ, CO & TX
1.) Educated yourself on all things Medicare and keep up with the constant changes and variations.
2.) Get yourself a Broker who’s only loyalties lie to you.. the client. Not any corporation or business. A good, honest, trusted broker is invaluable.
Answered by Harold Randolph on May 23, 2025
Broker Licensed in MI, IN, KY & OH
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.
Answered by Brenda Trejos on March 27, 2025
Broker Licensed in CO, AR, AZ & 28 other states
• Treat it like a credit card number.
• Never share it with anyone who contacts you unsolicited—even if they claim to be from Medicare.
2. Know Medicare Will Never Call or Visit You Unsolicited
• Medicare will not call to offer products, services, or to issue a new card.
• Hang up on calls claiming otherwise.
3. Don’t Trust Caller ID
• Scammers can “spoof” numbers to make it look like they’re calling from Medicare or your local area.
4. Watch for Red Flags
Be suspicious if someone:
• Offers free medical equipment or services in exchange for your Medicare number.
• Asks for payment over the phone or through gift cards.
• Claims you need to “verify your identity” or that your benefits will be canceled.
5. Check Your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs)
• Review them monthly or quarterly for unfamiliar charges.
• If something seems off, call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Answered by Janet Cruz on August 1, 2025
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Answered by Abigail Turner on July 7, 2025
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Answered by Brianna Douros on July 18, 2025
Broker Licensed in VA, CO, NC & TX
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.
Answered by Jamie Herrick on March 29, 2025
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Answered by Parris Brady on August 13, 2025
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Answered by Donald Heath on May 12, 2025
Agent Licensed in CA, AZ, CO & NM, NV, TX & WA
If it sounds too good it just may be. Check the details.
Answered by James Wareheim on August 18, 2025
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