Originally Posted by
GeeGee
Thanks for posting the Medicare one, last week I received an email that I would be receiving my new updated Medicare card in the mail soon. It seemed real but I deleted it anyway not taking any chances. If I get a new card fine if not I am not going to worry about it. Never heard of getting a new medicare card before.
I think the Medicare was a scam. The government is sending out cards with new numbers and are no longer using your Social Security number but they are not calling to tell you. I think the scammer has found out they are sending new cards and trying to trick you in giving out your personal information. It is my understanding the government does not call you about anything, they will notify you by mail if they need to contact you.
I think another angle is they try to get you to pay a fee for the "new card." Beware of anyone calling and claiming to be from a gov't agency.