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●Status: CURRENTConsumer Protection / Scam Alerts / Healthcare · Nationwide
The AI Voice on the Other End of the Phone: How Medicare Scammers Are Using Conversational Technology to Steal Your Identity
Medicare scams are becoming harder to recognize. Fraudsters can use prerecorded voices, conversational technology, caller-ID spoofing, and personal information to make unsolicited calls sound like legitimate government communications.
Published November 6, 2026 · Last verified November 6, 2026
READ ALERT: The AI Voice on the Other End of the Phone: How Medicare Scammers Are Using Conversational Technology to Steal Your Identity●Status: CURRENTUtility & Imposter Shut-Off Threats · Nationwide
Your Power Will Be Shut Off in an Hour: The Utility Scam Designed to Make You Panic
Scammers impersonate electric, gas and water companies and threaten to shut off service within the hour unless you pay immediately by payment app or gift card. Hang up and verify through the utility's official channels.
Published October 22, 2026 · Last verified October 22, 2026
READ ALERT: Your Power Will Be Shut Off in an Hour: The Utility Scam Designed to Make You Panic●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
Social Security COLA Scam Warning: Don’t Click Links or Change Your Direct Deposit
The 2027 Social Security COLA is automatic — no fee, no activation, no reply needed. Scammers impersonating Social Security may pressure you to share personal information or redirect your payments.
Published October 14, 2026 · Last verified October 14, 2026
READ ALERT: Social Security COLA Scam Warning: Don’t Click Links or Change Your Direct Deposit●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The Phantom Hacker Scam Is Still a Threat to Older Adults
The FBI warns that criminals impersonate tech support, bank investigators and government officials to trick people into transferring their savings to a so-called safe account.
Published October 13, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026
READ ALERT: The Phantom Hacker Scam Is Still a Threat to Older Adults●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The “Boost Your Social Security” Offer Is a Scam
You don’t need a private service to activate a Social Security benefit increase. The SSA Inspector General has warned about criminals offering to increase or activate benefits.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Boost Your Social Security” Offer Is a Scam●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · California
The “Senior Property Tax Break” in That Video Doesn’t Exist
San Diego County warns that there is no federal property-tax relief program or IRS “Form 1098-SR” that lets seniors freeze or reduce their property taxes.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Senior Property Tax Break” in That Video Doesn’t Exist●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
Elder Fraud Has Cost Nearly $1 Billion in IRS Investigations
IRS Criminal Investigation opened 255 elder-fraud investigations from FY 2021 through FY 2026, involving nearly $886 million in alleged fraud.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: Elder Fraud Has Cost Nearly $1 Billion in IRS Investigations●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
The “Free Medicare Kit” in Your Inbox Is a Scam
A nationwide phishing campaign impersonating MyChart offers a free “Medicare Health Kit,” then asks for payment information. Epic, UC Davis Health, and Penn Medicine have all issued warnings.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Free Medicare Kit” in Your Inbox Is a Scam●Status: CURRENTScam Alerts · Nationwide
AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams Are Getting More Convincing
The FBI warns that criminals are using artificial intelligence to impersonate government and law-enforcement officials. These scams are active now.
Published September 23, 2026 · Last verified September 23, 2026
READ ALERT: AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams Are Getting More Convincing