The calls start early, don’t stop until dinner, and look to be from local numbers.

Your phone rings during dinner with an urgent voicemail: “This is Medicare calling about your overpayment refund.” The caller ID looks official. The message mentions your specific zip code. But hang ...

Last year, Jean Bound received a package with COVID tests that she hadn’t ordered. She called the company whose name was on the packing list to say she hadn’t ordered them. In response, she was told ...

The call came from Health and Human Services, warning a man his insurance had been cancelled. He'd been transferred to a new carrier, and they needed a new payment. A big insurer called another ...

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A scam targeting senior citizens and veterans is circulating in the Upstate, charging thousands of dollars for Medicare services they never received. Oconee County ...

Robocalls often aim to make money from you, either through scams or questionable business pitches. A common scam involves callers posing as a benefits company to get your Medicare number. Scammers may ...

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The annual marketing blitz puts beneficiaries at a higher risk of falling victim to scams Scammers often target Medicare beneficiaries during open-enrollment season. Medicare's open-enrollment period ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — State officials are warning seniors about scams and high-pressure sales tactics during the annual Medicare open enrollment period. The Michigan Department of Insurance and ...