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Stay Alert For Phone Scams
from A Review By Health 2.0 Conference On Cybersecurity Scam In The Healthcare And Wellness Sector
by Health2conf
Scammers also target individuals over the phone with robocalls and recorded messages, underlined Health 2.0 Conference. Individuals receive calls that claim to offer assistance with billing inquiries and claim to offer assistance from government health services, which is not actually from a government agency.
Look Out for Social Engineering Tactics
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Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to steal information, such as malicious attachments or links that request users to submit personal information. If a website or a link looks suspicious, it is best to ignore or report it to a security company.
Additionally, people should always be careful when receiving payment or banking information requests. Always confirm that the message is from an authorized and secure source, suggests Health 2.0 Conference.
Identity Theft Protection
Identity theft is another threat that individuals need to be aware of. Scammers try to access individuals' Social Security Numbers, health insurance numbers, and credit cards to steal funds from them. People need to monitor their accounts and report any suspicious activity regularly, suggests Health 2.0 Conference.