The ‘In-Home Assessment’ Scam: Why Someone Claiming to Be from Medicare May Be Trying to Get Inside Your House

Medicare scams are more common than you’d think. While the caller may sound professional, it’s often a trap to scam you out of money or get your sensitive information. – Pexels

A phone call comes in claiming you qualify for a “free Medicare in-home assessment.” The caller sounds professional, knows your name, and insists someone can stop by your house this week. For many older adults, that may sound helpful or even routine. But experts warn that a Medicare in-home assessment scam can be a doorway to identity theft, fraudulent billing, or high-pressure sales tactics.

Not Every “Medicare Home Visit” Is What It Seems