Criminals posing as legitimate health insurers and fraud investigators to commit healthcare fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about criminals impersonating legitimate health insurers and their investigative team members.

These criminals are sending emails and text messages to patients and health care providers, disguising them as legitimate communications from trusted health care authorities.

The messages are designed to pressure victims into disclosing protected health information, medical records, personal financial details, or providing reimbursements for alleged service overpayments or non-covered services.

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