FBI Warns of Health Insurance Scam Targeting Chinese Speakers in the US

FBI Warns of Health Insurance Scam Targeting Chinese Speakers in the US

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The FBI has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting Chinese-speaking residents in the US. Scammers impersonate health insurance providers and Chinese law enforcement to extort money, claiming victims have unpaid surgical bills. The operation utilizes spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate, creating a false sense of authenticity.