As the open enrollment period continues for those without or wishing to change their Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, scammers are at it again, making telephone calls to elderly people in town and trying to obtain credit card or bank account information.

The open enrollment period ends Dec. 31, 2009.

Swansea Council on Aging Executive Director Laurie A. Pimentel said several elderly people have already told her that they have received telephone calls from people who attempt to obtain their credit card or bank account information.

“They say they’re from an insurance company or a drug company and they ask for a checking account or credit card number,” Pimentel said.

Pimentel said it’s important for elders to know that such scammers are out there and to know that no reputable insurance or drug company will ask you for financial information over the phone.