Federal officials sent out email alerts last week about the prevalence of Medicare scams, warning about fraudsters calling out of the blue and asking if you are on the federal health insurance system ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. This means access to federal health insurance coverage — but for some, it can ...

State health officials and consumer advocates are issuing a fresh warning to Hoosiers: your Medicare card is as valuable as a ...

The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), a 54-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs and well-being of our State's more ...

Seniors across the United States are facing a growing threat from scammers posing as Medicare representatives. Reports of fraudulent calls have surged by 40 percent, exploiting trust and putting ...

It seems like we’re all receiving more robocalls. Now, AI is making it harder to spot a scam call, especially when it comes ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LAWRENCE, Mass., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare beneficiaries are being urged to stay alert as new and ongoing ...

Sep. 5—The Federal Trade Commission gives information on the latest scam involving Medicare and COVID-19 kits and what to do if a person becomes a victim of the scam. 1 What is the scam? In June, the ...

Knowing the most common scams is the first line of defense. Here’s a list of scams that seniors should watch for.

ATLANTA -- It's open enrollment for Medicare and that means open season for scammers trying to steal your identity and your money. Review your Medicare options carefully before the enrollment deadline ...

The calls start around 7 a.m. and continue until 6 or 7 p.m. On a recent afternoon, Steven Kurutz flipped through his phone’s call log. They were coming about every 14 minutes: 10:39 a.m., 11:03, ...

Scammers typically will play into the uncertainty that surrounds Medicare open enrollment season, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. One new scam starts out on fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead.