April 21, 2016

Seniors, Beware Scams!

Seniors have increasingly become a major target for scammers in recent years.  A major source of these cons are phone calls from people posing as Medicare representatives, medical supply companies, insurance salespeople and the like. Scams are also prevalent on the internet and in email, and some scammers may even show up at your doorstep.

Remember, Medicare plans and their representatives will never call you if you are not yet enrolled in their plan unless you have given them permission to do so. Also, Medicare will never ask for your social security number, or your bank account or credit/ debit card information over the phone or internet. They will never show up at your house uninvited to sign you up for a plan.

Read over this list from the National Council on Aging for more ways con artists are targeting seniors and tips on protecting yourself:

Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

The more you know, the better able you will be to defend yourself against fraud!