10/15/2026
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert on September 28, 2026, warning people about health insurance scams during Medicare and Marketplace enrollment. Fraudulent advertisements and websites can imitate legitimate government resources.
Consumer Advice, Watch for:
• Advertisements or websites that imitate official government sites.
• Unexpected calls requesting Medicare or Social Security numbers.
• Claims that someone needs to issue a new Medicare card for a fee.
• High-pressure sales tactics promising benefits without explaining the actual coverage.
The simple rule: Never give personal information to an unexpected caller claiming to represent Medicare.
Medicare does not call people unexpectedly to sell insurance or demand payment for a Medicare card.
A resource worth sharing: FTC's Medicare and health insurance scam guidance:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/09/what-know-ahead-open-enrollment-avoid-health-insurance-scams?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Leilani Soliven
Premier Benefit Consultants
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