"Hi this is Sean Parker representing Medicare. We are replacing old cards having Social Security Numbers with new ones with Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). You need to verify your identity to avoid losing your Medicare Benefits"

What would you do if you receive a similar call? If you are unaware of the fact that the new cards with MBI numbers are being sent automatically without you ever having been even called, you might fall for the scam and end up sharing vital information.

With the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, Th...