What, Here is Another Scam? Is This Real? You Better Believe It!

It seems as if every time we turn around there is another scam coming our way. It really is becoming difficult to know what is real and what is not. I for one didn't know if I should take the latest threat seriously or was it just bluster.

Well, this one is a big YES IT'S TRUE, and you should pay attention since a medical  payment processing company said a “substantial proportion of people in America” have been affected by a breach, which exposed sensitive personal and health data, and they're notifying everyone by letter, according to WZZM On Your Side.

I actually got this letter myself from Change Healthcare, and I just put it aside thinking no way, phooey.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce says Change Healthcare is one of the largest health payment processing companies in the world, working with a variety of hospitals, medical centers and pharmacies to manage patient data and billing, and this letter is REAL!

Good grief, here we go again.

It was a cyber attack back in February and it looks like millions of folks were affected. So. that is why you may have gotten a letter.

The data breach may have include social security numbers, medical records, personal information, ID numbers, most anything, and that is never a good thing, especially if you're on Medicare because they process most of those claims.

So, the question is, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

First, you could call 1-866-262-5342 if you have any questions.

There is a website you can go to run to UnitedhealthGroup sending you to changecybersupport.com.

In addition, WZZM On Your Side reported Change Healthcare is providing customers two years of credit monitoring for free.

Don't forget, it is very important that you monitor your medical and banking statements for any unexplained activity.

Stay alert!