Help raise awareness of Medicare scams

Published: 21 April 2026

Help people spot scam text messages saying their Medicare card needs replacing or that it has been suspended.

These text messages are designed to trick people into giving away their personal and financial information.

The link takes people to a fake website that asks for their bank card details to pay the postage for a replacement card.

This is a scam. We don’t ask people to pay for a replacement Medicare card.

If you or anyone you know has given your financial details to a scammer, contact your bank straight away.

Learn more about Replacement Medicare card scams.

Page last updated: 21 April 2026.
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