Post by sherlew99 on Nov 21, 2013 10:58:56 GMT -6
BBB Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Phony Affordable Care Act Websites
Earlier this week, authorities in California shut down 10 fake ACA websites, amid nationwide concern among law enforcement officials about potential fraud during the program's rollout. In several cases, websites used the phrases “Get Covered,” “Covered California” and “California Health Benefit Advisers.”
So if you or a love one receive an email or text encouraging you to sign up by clicking on the link provided, don't fall for it! Remember, an identity thief simply needs your name, birthdate, and Social Security number to steal your good name and wreak havoc on your credit score.
The BBB has these tips to help you avoid fake Affordable Care Act websites:
Don’t use a Google search for help. Go to the government’s official website instead, which can lead you to websites owned by individual state governments. The official website is www.healthcare.gov.
Check for a digital certificate. This is the website’s way of proving it is an official Affordable Care Act website.
Ignore unsolicited phone calls or emails. If a government official calls or emails you asking for your information, don’t respond.
Click here to learn more.
Earlier this week, authorities in California shut down 10 fake ACA websites, amid nationwide concern among law enforcement officials about potential fraud during the program's rollout. In several cases, websites used the phrases “Get Covered,” “Covered California” and “California Health Benefit Advisers.”
So if you or a love one receive an email or text encouraging you to sign up by clicking on the link provided, don't fall for it! Remember, an identity thief simply needs your name, birthdate, and Social Security number to steal your good name and wreak havoc on your credit score.
The BBB has these tips to help you avoid fake Affordable Care Act websites:
Don’t use a Google search for help. Go to the government’s official website instead, which can lead you to websites owned by individual state governments. The official website is www.healthcare.gov.
Check for a digital certificate. This is the website’s way of proving it is an official Affordable Care Act website.
Ignore unsolicited phone calls or emails. If a government official calls or emails you asking for your information, don’t respond.
Click here to learn more.
