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Prescription for Deception: How Imposter Scams Are Targeting America’s Health Data

Prescription for Deception: How Imposter Scams Are Targeting America’s Health Data

July 1, 2025

A new wave of cybercrime is exploiting one of the most trusted sectors in American life—healthcare. Posing as federal health fraud investigators or legitimate insurance reps, scammers are tricking patients and providers into handing over sensitive data. Behind these impersonation scams lies a calculated use of fear, urgency, and institutional mimicry to breach personal privacy and hijack financial information. As health data becomes a prime target, the lines between cybercrime and public trust grow dangerously thin.

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DANY FARES

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