The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about scammers impersonating fraud investigators from health insurance companies to steal customer data through phishing emails and text messages.The FBI said scammers are sending out these messages hoping potential victims will disclose their "protected health information, medical records, and personal financial details."By targeting patients directly, scammers might trick some people into giving up information that can be used to commit fraud or medical identity theft.To protect yourself, be suspicious of unsolicited messages, emails, texts and calls requesting personal information.Never click on links included in suspicious or unsolicited emails.Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for all accounts.Always contact your health insurance provider directly to verify the message is real by calling the number on the back of your health insurance card.Hackers can do a lot of damage with sensitive medical information, so protect yours at all costs.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about scammers impersonating fraud investigators from health insurance companies to steal customer data through phishing emails and text messages.
The FBI said scammers are sending out these messages hoping potential victims will disclose their "protected health information, medical records, and personal financial details."
By targeting patients directly, scammers might trick some people into giving up information that can be used to commit fraud or medical identity theft.
To protect yourself, be suspicious of unsolicited messages, emails, texts and calls requesting personal information.
Never click on links included in suspicious or unsolicited emails.
Use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for all accounts.
Always contact your health insurance provider directly to verify the message is real by calling the number on the back of your health insurance card.
Hackers can do a lot of damage with sensitive medical information, so protect yours at all costs.
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