Indiana Senior Medicare Patrol

Your Medicare number is personal — protect it like you would a credit card.

Medical identity theft can start with something as simple as sharing your information with the wrong person. Never give your Medicare number to anyone you don’t know or trust, and always review your Medicare statements for anything suspicious.

Indiana SMP is here to help you stay informed and protected.

📞 877.808.2468
🌐 smpresource.org

Federal agencies like Medicare, Social Security Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission won't call you; they will contact you by mail if they need to talk to you.

Any caller stating they are calling you on behalf of them, or are them, is likely a scam. If they ask you to verify information, provide your Medicare number, or state you are "entitled to something," hang up.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD) is June 15th! WEADD was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

You still have time to wear purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to the lack of supports for older people in our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. Get involved in creating a stronger society that safeguards our communities and prevents abuse.

https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad

June is and a great time to remind elders that Medicare fraud
does not discriminate. To find your local SMP and learn more about Medicare fraud, use the locator button at
www.smpresource.org or call 877.808.2468.

https://www.suncommercial.com/sullivan_times/article_b18059ff-95e5-5549-a257-b586757d0043.html

What your generation needs to know MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK

Has the info we provide help you avoid Medicare fraud? For example, do you know how to read your Medicare statements? Complete the survey today and receive an SMP letter opener as a thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTQCPLL

NW Indiana Friends: Sign up for the Scam & Fraud Prevention Workshop below. Knowledge is power!

Don’t let scammers take advantage of you or your loved ones. Join CoAction for our Scam & Fraud Prevention Workshop and learn how to recognize common scams, protect your personal information, and stay safe from fraud.
Open to all ages!

Hear from experts Aaron M. Urbaniak, Special Agent, and Amy K. Nowaczyk, Elder Law Attorney, as they share practical tips and resources for all ages.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Crown Point Library
122 N Main St., Crown Point

Knowledge is one of the best defenses against fraud. Register today and help protect yourself, your family, and your finances.

If you would like to attend please contact:
Jessica Traina
📧[email protected]