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Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

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Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment season creates opportunities for scammers to impersonate legitimate health plans through fraudulent calls, texts, and advertisements to trick beneficiaries into revealing personal information. The article provides guidance on distinguishing authentic Medicare outreach from fraudulent schemes and protecting personal data during this period.

Why it matters: Medicare beneficiaries are targeted during Open Enrollment with phishing and social engineering attacks; practitioners should brief patients and staff on red flags to reduce identity theft and fraud exposure.

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