Oklahoma seniors are being warned about a new scam involving fake Medicare enrollment postcards.
Ray Walker with the Oklahoma Insurance Department talked about how the agency learned of the scam, and what people should do if they share their personal information.
The fraudulent postcards, which appear official, are being circulated via mail and target individuals at or near the age of 65. The postcards invite recipients to schedule a Medicare enrollment phone call, even if they never requested one. Those who call the listed number are asked to provide sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and Medicare IDs, which could be used for fraudulent purposes.
The Oklahoma Insurance Department has clarified that these postcards are not from Medicare or its department.
Seniors are advised not to contact the number on the fake enrollment postcards and to refrain from sharing any personal information. Suspicious mailings should be reported to the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Medicare Assistance Program.
Contact the in-state toll-free number, 800-763-2828, or email MAP@oid.ok.gov.
