Don't be scammed by fake Medicare calls

Recently, several Arizona consumers have been contacted by individuals claiming to represent Medicare who ask for bank account information, as well as other personal identifying information such as date of birth.  

A similar scam involves callers claiming to be from the "National Medical Office." The caller tells the intended victim that his or her Medicare card is no longer valid and offers a new Medicare card for a "low-income discount."  In some situations, the callers have threatened seniors by telling them they will lose their Medicare benefits if they do not provide information, such as bank account numbers and personal identifying information, over the telephone.