Fraudsters are posing as Medicare and Social Security representatives to steal personal information, access retirement funds, and demand immediate payments. Urgent threats, unexpected requests for sensitive data, and payment demands involving gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or peer-to-peer services are major warning signs. Older adults and their families can reduce the risk by verifying contacts independently, refusing to act under pressure, and reporting suspected fraud quickly.
Medicare and Social Security Impersonation Scams Exploit Fear Among Older Adults
