Beware of scammers, sometimes posing as salespeople, offering "free" services or gifts. They may be trying to trick you into signing up for hospice care without your knowledge. 

Here's how it works:

1. Scammers text, call, email, post fake ads, or even knock on your door. 

2. They offer "free" gifts or in-home perks, like cooking or cleaning services, protein shakes, medical equipment, or groceries.

3. In exchange, they may ask for your Medicare Number and ask you to sign a paper.

4. They're tricking you into signing up for hospice care, so they can fraudulently bill Medicare for services in your name.

Remember: Never give out your Medicare Number and don't sign anything for free services — it's a scam.

Crush Fraud

If you think you may have experienced fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or report it online at Medicare.gov/fraud.

Sincerely,

The Medicare Team

NOTE: Hospice care is for people who are terminally ill — and is a serious decision to be made only between you and your doctor.