Medicare Phone Scams, Red Flags & What to Do If You Get That Call

MEDICARE MONDAY Episode 11 | July 20th, 2026

Presenter:

Kylie Miller | Trusted Insurance Advisor at American Republic Insurance Services

In this episode of Medicare Monday, Kylie Miller from American Republic Insurance Services sits down to help Central Illinois seniors spot Medicare phone scams before they share anything they shouldn't.

Kylie walks through the biggest red flags:

A caller who is pushy, presses for a sale on the spot, or asks for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or bank information.

Legitimate help doesn't usually work that way — and handing your Medicare number to the wrong person can open the door to false claims, extra bills, and more fraud.

She also covers what to do immediately if a call feels off:

• Hang up.
  
• Gather your documents, including your red, white, and blue Medicare card and your Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) so you can spot charges you didn't use.
  
• Report it right away to 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) so Medicare can help stop it and protect others.
  
  

The takeaway: the faster you hang up and report it, the faster the problem can get contained.

Watch now for practical warning signs and a simple action plan if a suspicious Medicare call comes in.

Contact Kylie Miller for personalized Medicare guidance in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville, and throughout Central Illinois.