![]() ![]() Read more: 4 phone scams to watch out for It may even have a toll-free number to call with ‘customer service’ people answering the phones with the company name, but it’s all a big hoax - set up to steal from people. The email may look completely valid - displaying all the appropriate logos and website links. But in reality, the email is just a cleverly disguised scam, designed to get information from you that will ultimately empty your wallet. The way it works with email is t he scammers send you an email that appears to be from a company you do business with (or some other legitimate company), requesting more information on your account or claiming there was a problem with a recent purchase, transaction etc. Phishing is a way for criminals to carry out identity theft by using fake websites, emails and robocalls to try and steal your personal information - including passwords, banking info, Social Security number and other sensitive data. Read more: 13 ways you may be exposing yourself to fraud Phishing scams Phishing scams are nothing new, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as dangerous as ever. While the enrollment period for most 2016 health plans ended back in January, scammers in the health insurance fraud business are still hard at work. As Consumer Reports puts it, ‘phishing season has just begun.’ ![]()
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