For many older Americans, the phone has become a source of anxiety instead of connection. The calls often start early, around 7 a.m., and don’t let up until dinner. They arrive every few minutes, ...

Federal officials sent out email alerts last week about the prevalence of Medicare scams, warning about fraudsters calling out of the blue and asking if you are on the federal health insurance system ...

Scam calls are on the rise across the country, and unfortunately, older adults are often targeted. These callers can sound convincing, urgent, and even friendly – but their goal is usually to get your ...

The department wrote in a social media post about possible Medicare fraud. They say someone may be calling claiming to be from Medicare, offering a new card or upgraded benefits. The department added ...

Those robo-dialed phone calls keep coming. The ones that start with a tell-tale buzz that means the call is transferring to some call center and a person, or a recording, pitching something: cutting ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Open enrollment for Medicare comes to a close Dec. 7, but Medicare scam calls are not slowing down. Kristie Buford, principal agent and owner of Acadiana Insurance Advisors, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LAWRENCE, Mass., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare beneficiaries are being urged to stay alert as new and ongoing ...

Knowing the most common scams is the first line of defense. Here’s a list of scams that seniors should watch for.

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Tim Parkey was sitting in the living room of his Elk home last month with his wife — who has Stage 4 lung cancer — lying in a chair beside him when his cellphone rang. An automated voice asked whether ...