Know how to protect yourself.
Some members have recently reported suspicious email, text, and phone communications that appear to have come from Highmark. They typically contain a link to a fake, but realistic-looking, website asking you to enter personal info. They may encourage you to download a harmful app or ask you to call a non-Highmark phone number for follow-up.
Examples of suspicious communications contain:
What should you do?
If you’re even a little unsure of whether an email, text, or phone call is fraudulent, don’t take any chances. Forward suspicious emails to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or write them a message to inform them of suspicious texts or phone calls.
Be assured.
Your personal health information is safe with Highmark, and these communications are in no way related to a data breach.
Help combat all fraud.
If you encounter any non-Highmark communications that you suspect to be fraudulent, you can report it on the federal government’s fraud website: ReportFraud.ftc.gov.