INDIANAPOLIS — Sylvia is 76 years old and lives on Indy’s westside.
Her phone rings nonstop with phone calls claiming to be with Medicare, even though she uses Anthem.
“It really aggravates me that they keep calling,” said Sylvia. “I say’ how many times do I have to tell you, stop calling me!’”
This is the time of year Open Enrollment scams are on the rise, as Medicare and other health insurance plans offer users a change to update their plans for 2023.
“They’re taking advantage of people, mostly senior citizens,” said Sylvia. “Seniors has enough problems as it is. I cuss them out when they call me. “
This is the time of year Open Enrollment scams are on the rise, as Medicare and other health insurance plans offer users a change to update their plans for 2023.
Their goal—to get your personal information and steal your identity.
Sylvia hangs up before they can get any personal information out of her, but she can understand why others might fall for it.
“A lot of people do not have the brain faculties that I have,” said Sylvia. “I remember so much.”
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning about Open Enrollment scams this month, because they’re spiking this time of year.
Scammers know Medicare’s enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7.
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Typically, the scammers call, text or email posing as a representative from Medicare or a health insurer.
“There’s a convincing phishing scam…