FBI: Cybercriminals steal health data posing as fraud investigators

The FBI warns that scammers are impersonating health insurers and investigative teams via email and text to steal protected health information and financial data, pressuring victims for records or reimbursements. The PSA advises caution with unsolicited messages, avoiding links, using strong passwords and MFA, and verifying requests directly with insurers. It highlights significant 2024 fraud losses reported by the FTC and FBI and echoes HHS alerts about social engineering and BEC tactics targeting the Healthcare and Public Health sector.