Elder Fraud
Through Education & Local Advocacy
COMBATTING
SPOT THE SCAM - TAKE ACTION - TAKE CONTROL
Scammers target everyone, no matter their age or circumstance, if you have been a target of fraud, it's not your fault, scams targeting Medicare individuals are, unfortunately, very common.
Here are a few simple ways to take back control and better advocate for your future.
HOW TO TAKE BACK CONTROL
1. Medicare
Telemarketing Scams
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Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers — Register your number on the FTC’s Do Not Call List.
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If a caller asks you to press a number on your keypad to stop their calls, don’t do it.
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Whenever someone calls you claiming to be from a company, hang up and call the company back using the official phone number on the company’s website.
2. Financial
Fraud Scams
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Safeguard your Social Security number and Medicare Card
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Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers — Register your number on the FTC’s Do Not Call List.
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Stolen mail is one of the easiest paths to a stolen identity. - Watch your mailbox!
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Check your credit reports regularly and monitor financial and medical statements
3. Identity
Theft Scams
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Safeguard your Social Security number and Medicare Card
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Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers — Register your number on the FTC’s Do Not Call List.
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Switch to paperless billing and financial statements, so you get less sensitive information in the mail.
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Shred bank statements, tax forms, medical bills, and other documents containing personal or financial data