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Medicare Scams
 Scammers pose as Medicare representatives, insurance agents,or government 
officials to obtain Medicare numbers or personal information.  Some  even 
promise to lower your current Medicare plan cost by as much as 30%.

Impersonation Scams – 
Scammers pretend to be from Social Security, 
the IRS, a bank, Amazon, Apple, or a utility company.

Tech Support Scams 
Fake computer warnings or calls claiming
a device or account has been compromised.

Romance and Relationship Scams
Scammers build trust through social media
or dating sites before requesting money.
 

Investment and Cryptocurrency Scams
 Fraudulent investment opportunities
promising unusually high returns.
 

Family Emergency or Grandparent Scams
 The caller claims a loved one urgently needs money.

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How To Protect Yourself From Scams

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Verify the sources independently.
Protect your Medicare number.
Do not share personal information with unknown callers.
Never allow unknown individuals remote access to your computer.
Be cautious with unusual payment requests.
Discuss suspicious requests with someone you trust.
Report suspected scams to consumer protection agencies. 

Scam Protection Basics
Medicare Basics
Medicare Planning
 

Resources

Federal Trade Commission
Medicare Fraud & Abuse
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
AARP Fraud Watch Network 
National Council on Aging
 

If you know someone who might benefit from this information, please feel free
to share it with friends, family, clients, patients, employees, or others who may benefit.

Prepared as an educational resource by

Russ Swallow
Certified Senior Advisor
Licensed Insurance Adviser
508‑450‑2375
TheMedicareAdvisors.com