The Insurance Source - Group & Individual Insurance

Remember, scammers can target anyone and anything online, and that includes your health insurance. Here are 5 quick tips to help you guard your online presence:

1️⃣ Be skeptical of “too good to be true” deals. These can often be disguised as amazing health insurance deals. Free groceries? Huge discounts? If it sounds unreal, it probably is.

2️⃣ Stick with trusted sources.
If you've never heard of them, don't click. You can always search for them on your own rather than clicking on the ad provided.

3️⃣ Avoid flashy pop-ups or urgent messages.
Legitimate companies shouldn't use scare tactics to get your attention. And if you feel like you're getting rushed into making a decision before you have a chance to think about it, then that's a good red flag.

4️⃣ Hover before you click.
On a computer, hover over the link to see where it really goes. If it looks sketchy, don’t risk it. Sometimes links can be "disguised" to look like they will take you to one website when they are really taking you somewhere else.

5️⃣ Ask a professional.
If you see suspicious ads, messages, or notices about your health insurance, call your agent and ask them to verify it. If it’s legitimate and important, you should be able to take care of it through a known and trusted channel — not just through an ad or an unfamiliar link.

Stay smart and stay safe — your clicks matter!