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'They call 15 times a day': Seniors inundated with Medicare calls ahead of open enrollment
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: John Matarese , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These calls can be deceiving, with some attempting to steal Medicare information. Scammers are targeting seniors with numerous phone calls, texts, and emails.
Scammers are targeting seniors with numerous phone calls, texts, and emails. These calls can be deceiving, with some attempting to steal Medicare information. A retired Medicare beneficiary reports receiving multiple calls daily, despite being on a registry to prevent such calls. The callers typically do not identify themselves.
Further information is available about the warning signs of fake Medicare calls and the experiences of those being targeted.
Details about the frequency and nature of these calls can be found through additional reporting on this issue.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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