Older Adults & Families · Lesson 8
Medicare, Health and Insurance Scams
Verify the organization independently and do not provide sensitive information to unexpected callers.
- Scammers may request Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers, insurance information or banking details.
- They may promise free equipment, refunds, new benefits or special coverage.
- Unsolicited callers should not be trusted simply because they know basic personal details.
Verify the organization independently and do not provide sensitive information to unexpected callers.
This is Lesson 8 of the Financial Scams Education Series (Older Adults & Families). Continue with Home Repair, Contractor and Property Scams.
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