Another Medicare Phone Scam      

The sheriff in Isabella County, central Michigan issued a warning for seniors and individuals with disabilities about yet another scam aimed at them. 

This scam has callers contacting Medicare recipients telling them that the caller is from Medicare and has called to warn the recipient that their benefits will cancel in 30 days.  The callers also tell recipients that in order to keep their Medicare benefits, they need to give the callers personal information bank account numbers, social security numbers and Medicare number.  Callers will say that there is no cost for updating this information.

These types of scams are becoming more and more common throughout the country.  They prey on the elderly and on individuals with disabilities, and they sound so authentic that they are often able to get the information they are asking for.  Then they use the information in a fraudulent way.

It is important that no matter where you live, you Do NOT fall for these scams and do not give out ANY personal information – especially social security numbers, bank account numbers and Medicare or other information that should remain private and protected.

It is important to know that actual Medicare or Social Security representatives will NEVER ask you for personal information and they will NEVER ask you to pay them over the phone.  Medicare sends out information about bills and statements to recipients if there are any amounts due.  Most of the time the amount would be set up in advance to be deducted from your ban account and you would receive statement in the mail showing the deduction.

If someone calls you trying to get information that is private, do not give it to them.  Try to get their name and number and report them to your local police department.  If you happen to live in Isabella County Michigan, call your local Sheriff’s office at 1-989-772-5911.

Entry Filed under: General-Medicare