Scammers can sound convincing, especially when they claim to be calling from Medicare or another familiar organization. Remember: Medicare will not unexpectedly call you and ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, Medicare number, bank information, credit card number, or passwords.
If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Protect your information, stay cautious, and share this reminder with someone who may need it.
For questions about potential Medicare fraud, contact the Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol at 888-515-6565
