How to identify and avoid health insurance scams | Blue Cross NC
: Unsolicited insurance texts can sometimes be phishing attempts. Scammers may use unrealistically low premiums to trick you into sharing sensitive data like your Social Security number or health insurance ID.
: These sites often act as intermediaries. When someone enters information into a data broker's form, that "lead" is sold to multiple insurance agents or automated systems, triggering a flood of texts and calls.
: Never click links in unsolicited texts, as they may lead to malicious sites designed to harvest your personal data.
If you are being bombarded with unwanted quotes, you can take these steps:
: Add your number to the National Do-Not-Call Registry to reduce calls from legitimate solicitors.
If you are receiving unsolicited texts or calls that seem to reference this or similar sites, here is what you need to know: Understanding Unsolicited Quotes
: Use your phone’s built-in "Report Junk" or "Block Number" features to filter out future messages from the same source.