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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

HUNTERDON CO., N.J. - As reports of fraudulent Medicare scam calls continue to rise, Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred Brown reminds residents, especially seniors and their families, to remain alert and ...

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 ...

Robocalls often aim to make money from you, either through scams or questionable business pitches. A common scam involves callers posing as a benefits company to get your Medicare number. Scammers may ...

Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised. Steven Kurutz, 80, has been receiving up to 60 Medicare scam ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From fake Bitcoin investments to phony Medicare enrollment offers, scammers are getting more creative as the holidays approach. As online shopping and charitable giving ramp up, ...

The Iowa Insurance Division is warning of scam calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of Medicare plans, requesting Social Security numbers over the phone.