Medicare Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scammers pose as Medicare to steal Medicare numbers or enroll victims in fraudulent plans. Medicare never calls unsolicited.
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🏥Healthcare Scams
Healthcare scams target Medicare recipients and the insured. Fake equipment offers collect Medicare numbers for fraudulent billing. Guard your Medicare number like your SSN. Seniors 60+ are primary targets.
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Patterns Documented
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Confirmed Threats
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High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)
Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.
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Threat Levels
CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern
Common Questions About Healthcare Scams
Does Medicare call about new cards?▼
No. Medicare doesn't make unsolicited calls. Any call asking for your Medicare number is a scam.
Is the free back brace offer real?▼
Usually scams. They collect Medicare numbers and bill fraudulently. Never give info to cold callers.
How do I verify a Medicare call?▼
Hang up. Call 1-800-MEDICARE directly. Never give info to incoming callers.
What is Medicare number theft?▼
Criminals bill fake services under your number. You may be denied care when benefits are exhausted. Check statements.
📖 How to Use This Database
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- ✓Report scams to FBI IC3 and FTC using links on each pattern page
⚖️ Important Information
This database is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Pattern data is derived from publicly available FBI IC3 reports and ongoing research.
ZeroScam does not guarantee detection of all scams. Always exercise caution and verify independently before sending money or personal information.
Not legal or financial advice. If you have been victimized, contact local law enforcement and file reports with FBI IC3 and FTC.
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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)
|$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)
|$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)