Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Medicare removed Social Security numbers from ID cards in 2018 to help stop scams, but this change won't protect you if you give your number to a stranger ...

Medicare scams cost $54 billion in 2024 as fraudsters target beneficiaries with fake calls demanding payments and personal ...

Medicare has taken steps to protect users from fraud, but if your card falls into the wrong hands, you could still be vulnerable.

Seniors in Arizona are being inundated with phone calls and emails from scammers hoping to get their Medicare information.

Dear Heloise: Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I heard of such a thing. She said I need a new one because my old ...

Retirees are increasingly targeted by fake debt collector scams, a trend highlighted in recent reports. With seniors often being more vulnerable to such fraudulent schemes, it’s crucial to recognize ...

Dear Heloise: Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I heard of such a thing. She said I need a new one because my old ...

In June, Wisconsin consumers contacted Public Investigator with a question: Will my paper Medicare card expire in 2025? The individuals said they received several calls about replacing their paper ...