ere may not be one simple answer, but there are places to report them. Medicare says it will never call you to sell you anything. If you suspect Medicare fraud, you can report it to 1-800-MEDICARE.

Schuster worries that the persistence of these calls could eventually wear someone down.

 Sooner or later somebody's going to stay on that line… with prices being the way they are… people are going to say 'oh my God. I could get some relief,'  Schuster said.

Schiller's advice for what people should do if they get one of these calls, is simple.

 If you get one of these calls, hang up immediately and take time to report it. Don't provide any information,  Schiller said.

The FTC also takes reports of unwanted calls and scams. The Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol also helps people report suspected Medicare fraud.

To report a suspicious call, contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). For additional support, call the free AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360.

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