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title: "Medicare Impersonation Scams – Scam Basics – 2024"
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author: "SCARS Institute Editorial Team"
published: 2024-06-14
modified: 2024-06-14
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# Medicare Impersonation Scams – Scam Basics – 2024

# Medicare Impersonation Scams

## Understanding How Your Government Benefits Can Be Hijacked & Stolen

### Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight

##### Authors:
•  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
•  U.S. Federal Trade Commission

## Article Abstract

Medicare impersonation scams are a growing concern, with scammers pretending to be government agents or medical staff to steal valuable information and money. Protect your Medicare number by never sharing it over the phone, as legitimate Medicare representatives will not request it this way.

Be vigilant by regularly checking your Medicare statements for discrepancies and reporting any suspicious activities.

Medicare fraud costs billions annually, affecting everyone by diverting funds from those who need them.

Protect yourself from medical identity theft by safeguarding your personal information, being cautious of unsolicited offers, and reporting fraud promptly to the FTC and IdentityTheft.gov.

## More:

- [Senior Medicare Patrol (smpresource.org)](https://smpresource.org/)
- [Medicare Fraud - Senior Medicare Patrol (smpresource.org)](https://smpresource.org/medicare-fraud/)
- [Reporting Medicare fraud & abuse | Medicare](https://www.medicare.gov/basics/reporting-medicare-fraud-and-abuse)