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Protect
Fraud Prevention
Spot and report Medicare fraud and scams.
Medicare fraud costs beneficiaries and taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Protecting your Medicare number is the single most important step.
Key points
- Never share your Medicare number with unsolicited callers.
- Medicare will not call, text, or email you asking for personal information.
- Review your Medicare Summary Notices for charges you don't recognize.
- Report suspected fraud to 1-800-MEDICARE or the HHS OIG hotline.
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Educational only. This information is not personalized advice. For your specific situation, verify at Medicare.gov or speak with a licensed Medicare professional.