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Scam Watch · Free · Post by the phone
Post it. Refer to it.
Three rules and two numbers. That's most of what you need to handle a Medicare scam call. Print this card and put it somewhere visible — by the phone, on the fridge, on a parent's wall.
Medicare Scam Watch · The Clearing
Medicare Quick-Reference Card
Post by the phone · refer before you share anything
Medicare will NEVER
- Call, text, or email you out of the blue to ask for your Medicare number
- Offer free gifts or equipment in exchange for your number
- Pressure you to act right now or threaten to cancel your coverage
- Ask you to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency
If something feels wrong — call here
1-800-633-4227
1-800-MEDICARE · 24/7
Report a scam or compromised number
Report a scam or compromised number
877-808-2468
Senior Medicare Patrol
Free help in your state
Free help in your state
If it already happened: Call 1-800-MEDICARE first, then get the step-by-step checklist at joinclearing.com/scam-watch/response-checklist
The Clearing
joinclearing.com/scam-watch
Educational only. The Clearing does not sell insurance. Numbers verified June 2026.
Want more detail? The full Safety Sheet covers all the rules and numbers on one printable page.