According to this post from WBay, experts are warning the public of a possible uptick in Social Security and Medicare scams. The article notes that consumer advocates fear scammers will try to take advantage of unsuspecting seniors; although this fear isn’t new, it is heightened after the recent 2022 COLA announcement.

The article urges seniors to remember that the government will not randomly call, send pop-ups, or send emails. Rather, the most common form of contact from the government is via mail.

Make sure you don’t fall prey to any scams; keep all sensitive information safe by following these 5 tips. And never hesitate to verify information with the Social Security Administration; to find their contact information, visit their page here.