Anthem Says Customers should be wary of Email Scam

Anthem Says Customers should be wary of Email Scam -

Adding to its headaches after the announcement of a massive cyber attack last week, anthem issued a warning about an email scam that is targeting the past and old customers. According to NBC News, the e-mail is designed to look like it was sent by Anthem and includes a link for users to click to register for free credit monitoring report. Although the company sent its customers an email to notify the data breach had happened, he said he will not contact people by email or phone with information on monitoring credit, he promised to deliver. Instead, Anthem will send letters by mail to those whose data were exposed containing instructions for signing up for credit monitoring report. After large data breaches, phishing email scam attempts of this kind are common.

How do I know if I have received a scam email or phone?

In a world where consumers are inundated with emails from businesses large and small, it can be difficult to tell a legitimate email from a fake. Many scammers use graphics and e-mail addresses that appear almost identical to those used by the actual company, in an effort to deceive the targets of their email scams. telephone scammers are also warned, often using fear tactics to intimidate people by providing the information they seek. However, there are some ways you can be alert to the potential for a scam and not let yourself fall into their traps.

1. Do not click on hyperlinks or download attachments. If you receive an email claiming to be from Anthem or another company, considered with suspicion. While it is true that the hymn has communicated with its members via email to warn them of the data breach, the email contained only information. He did not ask for personal information or request that users log in to their accounts with a specific link. Emails with attachments unless someone you know and trust, should be avoided. If you want to visit a Web site, rather than clicking on a link, type the address in the search bar and you check the URL to make sure it is the site you want to visit.

2. Do not give your personal information over the phone. Phone scams are common, but it is still possible to fall for if you are not vigilant. Anthem said he will not call customers regarding the data breach, and it also will not ask for your social security number or other personal information to register for the free monitoring report credit. If someone calls asking for personal information or claiming to be with Anthem, hang up and visit www.anthemfacts.com to find the toll-free telephone number, the company set up to answer customer questions.

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