Like a flashing warning light on a highway, a call from an unfamiliar Medicare‑related number should make you pause. The voice often claims urgency—time running out to switch plans—to pressure you into sharing personal data. Treat any unsolicited outreach as suspect until you verify the source through official channels, such as your Medicare portal or a known phone number. Never disclose Social Security numbers, bank details, or passwords over the phone. Use your carrier’s block feature, add the number to a call‑screening app, and report suspicious activity to the FTC or the Federal Trade Commission. Staying skeptical and double‑checking can keep your privacy intact.
Message from Medicare Consumer Counsel saying time is running out to change my plan, sounds fishy.