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News 5 Highlights Nomorobo Data and Medicare Scam Warning Signs
An unexpected caller says your Medicare coverage is at risk. A message offers a replacement card. A search result looks official, but is it?
A News 5 Cleveland report by consumer reporter Mike Brookbank cites Nomorobo’s call data while highlighting three tactics consumers should recognize.
Watch the News 5 Report
Watch the report below for a closer look at Medicare scam warning signs and how to respond.
Video: News 5 Cleveland. Watch the original report and read Mike Brookbank’s story.
What Nomorobo’s Data Shows
Nomorobo estimated 104 million Medicare-related calls nationwide in May 2026. That figure includes commercial solicitations as well as potentially fraudulent calls; it is not a count of confirmed scams.
Our Medicare robocall analysis explains how callers use official-sounding language to make recipients believe something is wrong with their coverage.
Three Warning Signs to Watch
1. Threats to Cancel Your Coverage
Be wary of an unexpected caller demanding personal information to prevent you from losing benefits. End the call and verify the claim independently.
2. Messages Offering a New Chip Card
The report warns about messages claiming you need a plastic Medicare card with a chip. Don’t follow the message’s instructions or provide information to obtain one.
3. Search Ads That Look Official
A sponsored result is not proof that a website is trustworthy. To reach Medicare, type medicare.gov directly into your browser.
Hang Up, Then Check for Yourself
Medicare says it will never call you uninvited to ask for personal or private information. If someone threatens your benefits or asks for information or money, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Read Medicare’s official guidance on protecting your information.
Fraud Fighter Pro Tip: You do not need to solve an unexpected caller’s “urgent problem” during that call. Take time to check through a trusted channel.
For more examples and practical advice, explore Nomorobo’s Fraud Fighters. Share these warning signs with someone who could use the reminder.
