Medicare Scam Alert
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Collapse ▲ URGENT SCAM ALERT: NORTH EASTERN NC SENIORS 
The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is warning Medicare beneficiaries in our region about a new, high-pressure cold-call scam targeting your personal information.
The Scam: “Donald Trump Medicare Program”
Scammers are calling local seniors claiming to represent a “Trump Medicare program.” They are promising:
- $800–$900 per month in grocery benefit cards.
- Significant discounts on prescription drugs.
- Fake Deadlines: They claim you must apply by the end of February or March 31 to create panic.
The Truth
- There is no “Trump Medicare” grocery program. This is a fraudulent tactic used to steal your identity or deceptively enroll you in a different insurance plan.
- Medicare will NEVER call you uninvited. Government agencies like Medicare and Social Security do not cold-call you to sell plans or offer “bonus” cash cards.
- The “Grocery Card” Hook: While some legitimate Medicare Advantage plans offer small food allowances for specific health conditions, no government program gives a $900 monthly grocery card to everyone.
How to Stay Safe
- Hang up! If someone calls you out of the blue talking about a “Trump grocery card,” it is a scam. Just hang up immediately.
- Don’t answer unknown numbers. Let them go to voicemail.
- Protect your info. Never give your Medicare number, Social Security number, or bank details to an unsolicited caller.
- Verify with a local expert. If you have questions about a benefit, call your local Chowan County SHIIP site.
Need to talk to someone local?
Contact Gail Spiewak, Chowan County SHIIP Coordinator:
252-482-6585
SHIIP provides free, unbiased information about Medicare to seniors and caregivers in North Carolina.
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