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high alert · September 1, 2026
Medicare Scam Calls Surging This Open Enrollment
Fake Medicare calls spike from October through December. Callers pose as Medicare to steal your Medicare number. Learn the warning signs and what to do.
Medicare scam calls rise sharply during Open Enrollment (October 15-December 7). Scammers claim you need a new card, offer "free" equipment, or ask you to verify your Medicare number. Medicare will not unexpectedly call, text, or email to ask for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or payment. If unsure, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE yourself.