They're out there. Scams of every type from fake websites to faux texts to false phone calls and more. NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, in conjunction with the Defense Health Agency, reminds everyone that the holiday season is when there’s a surge of impersonation scams of major online retail outlets, as well as other entities such as shipping, banking, communication and healthcare. The following important advice is advised to identify scams and keep a personal account and information safe:
1. Trust retail-owned channels. Always go through the official mobile app or website when seeking customer service, tech support, or when looking to make changes to your account.
2. Be wary of false urgency. Scammers may try to create a sense of urgency to persuade you to do what they're asking. Be wary any time someone tries to convince you that you must act now.
3. Never pay over the phone. Online retail outlets don’t ask you to provide payment information, including gift cards (or “verification cards,” as some scammers call them) for products or services over the phone.
4. Verify links and email senders first. Review the link for misspellings, repeated characters, or added or substituted characters.
For any TRICARE patients who receive a suspicious text about their coverage, the Defense Health Agency requests assistance in submitting a report at http://www.health.mil/Fraud
For TRICARE West Region [Health Net Federal Services] 844- 886-2206, Program.Integrity@hnfs.com or https://www.tricare-west.com/content/hnfs/home/tw/bene/claims/fraud_report_form.html
For more information on holiday scams, especially shopping online: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/holiday-scams
For reporting cyber-enabled crime at the Internet Crime Complaint Center: https://www.ic3.gov/
If anyone thinks their personal information has been compromised, be sure and contact your financial institution and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at: https://www.usa.gov/federal-agencies/federal-trade-commission or toll free 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) use their online complaint assistant to report various types of fraud: https://www.usa.gov/telemarketer-scam-call-complaints
(Official Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB.NMRTC Bremerton public affairs office)
| Date Taken: | 12.05.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2024 13:59 |
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| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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