Seniors are frequently targeted by scammers, often through phone calls or emails that create a false sense of urgency.
Common warning signs
- Unsolicited calls asking to verify your Medicare or Social Security number
- Pressure to act immediately or keep the request secret
- Requests for payment by gift card or wire transfer
What to do
Hang up, then contact the agency directly using a number you look up yourself. Report suspected scams to the FTC.