Open Enrollment Medicare Scammers

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This period is the thick of Medicare enrollment. It runs from October 15 to December 7. You may have many questions, and you may be researching your options. But beware, there are scammers out there who might take advantage.

Every year, thousands of seniors are the victims of Medicare scams. In 2021, imposters conned seniors out of $121 million. But what should you be on the lookout for, and how do you protect yourself?

Why the Medicare Scam?

Most people know that identity thieves steal credit card numbers or Social Security numbers. But Medical identity theft is more lucrative. Generally, 65 percent of Medicare scam victims pay $13,500 or more in fraudulent medical bills.