Overview

• The FBI has issued a nationwide warning about a scam involving fake discount medical insurance plans, which has already caused millions of dollars in losses.
• Fraudsters use unsolicited calls, texts, or emails to pressure victims into quickly purchasing bogus plans with promises of reduced premiums and full coverage.
• Victims, including cases in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Texas, report paying for plans that provide no actual coverage, leaving them responsible for full medical expenses.
• Washington state has issued a cease-and-desist order against one company operating under multiple names after receiving over 100 complaints of fraudulent practices.
• The FBI advises consumers to verify insurance plans through state licensing bodies or the Better Business Bureau and report suspected scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).