How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Scams?

Stay Informed. Stay Protected.

As Medicare scams continue to rise, especially in high-population areas like New York, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect your personal information. Scammers often target older adults by phone, email, mail, or even in person — posing as Medicare agents or offering fake “free” services.

Here’s what you need to know — and do — to stay safe.

What’s Inside?

• Common Medicare Scams to Watch Out For
• How to Protect Yourself
• What to Do If You Suspect a Scam
• Protecting Your Medicare Plan in New York
• Final Thoughts
• Talk to a Real Medicare Expert — Not a Robot

Common Medicare Scams to Watch Out For

1. Fake Calls Asking for Your Medicare Number
   Scammers may pretend to be from Medicare or a health insurance company, claiming they need to “verify” your number.
   👉 Truth: Medicare will never call you to ask for your number unless you gave permission first.
   
2. “Free” Genetic or COVID-19 Testing
   Fraudsters offer free tests in exchange for your Medicare info, but then bill Medicare for unnecessary services or steal your identity.
   👉 If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
   
3. Bogus Equipment Offers
   Some scammers offer braces, wheelchairs, or orthotics “at no cost to you” and use your Medicare number to bill for items you didn’t request or need.
   
4. Fake Emails or Text Messages
   Phishing emails may include links to fake Medicare websites.
   👉 Never click suspicious links — always go to medicare.gov directly.
   

How to Protect Yourself

• Never Share Your Medicare Number with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly. Treat it like a credit card.
  
• Check Your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) regularly. Look for services you didn’t receive.
  
• Hang Up on Unknown Callers claiming to be from Medicare or your plan provider.
  
• Use the Official Medicare Contact: 1-800-MEDICARE or medicare.gov.
  
• Report Suspicious Activity to the Senior Medicare Patrol or call 1-877-808-2468.
  

What to Do If You Suspect a Scam

• Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report the issue
  
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov
  
• Reach out to your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for local help
  

Protecting Your Medicare Plan in New York

Living in NYC or surrounding areas? You may qualify for Medicare Advantage, the Essential Plan, or other local programs. But always work with a trusted, licensed agent — not someone who calls out of the blue.

Learn more about our Medicare Services and how SecureSafer helps seniors find real, honest coverage without the stress.

Final Thoughts

Medicare fraud is a growing threat, but you can stop it with the right knowledge. Don’t share your Medicare number. Stay alert. And work only with trusted professionals.

Talk to a Real Medicare Expert — Not a Robot

At SecureSafer, our licensed New York agents help seniors enroll safely — no scams, no sales pressure. Just real help.

Call (646) 444-2020 or visit SecureSafer.com to speak to someone who actually knows what they’re doing.

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