TechTarget reported:
Criminals are impersonating health insurers and sending fraudulent fax requests for medical records and documentation as part of an ongoing phishing scam, the FBI and CMS warned.
"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."
CMS stated that it has also observed a fraud scheme targeting Medicare suppliers and providers. The scammers have been sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, claiming to be conducting a Medicare audit.
"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."
CMS stated that it has also observed a fraud scheme targeting Medicare suppliers and providers. The scammers have been sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, claiming to be conducting a Medicare audit.
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