Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 21, 2025 FBI: Criminals Impersonate US Health Insurance Providers and Chinese Law Enforcement to Target Chinese Speakers Residing in the United States Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net he Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about an evolving financial fraud scheme targeting Chinese speaking individuals residing in the United States in which criminals impersonate US health insurance providers and Chinese law enforcement. Targeted individuals receive a call from a spoofed telephone number of a legitimate US health insurance provider’s claims department. The call is conducted in Chinese, and the recipient is asked about recent insurance claims for alleged surgical procedures. The crimT inal then shows the recipient fraudulent invoices on screen via video communication software and demands payment. If the recipient denies having filed the claim or that the procedure took place, the criminal transfers the recipient to someone purporting to be Chinese law enforcement. The law enforcement impersonator then asks for personal identifying information, threatens the individual with extradition or foreign prosecution, and demands a large payment for bail. The impersonator may instruct the victim to download video communication software and maintain connectivity for 24-hour surveillance. Tips on How to Protect Yourself • Independently verify your health insurance claim records through the health insurance website or customer service phone number. • Do not share any personal information, including health insurance website login information, with an unsolicited caller. • Do not wire any money to an unsolicited caller. • Do not allow anyone to gain FAMILY| FROM PAGE 1 gram. The program was antiquated, was unable to properly serve children in and out of foster care and was desperately in need of comprehensive reform. That’s why I was the lead sponsor of legislation in the House of Representatives to reform the system. The reforms we needed were passed in 2012 and included in that legislation, was the promise of Family Resource Centers. These centers were established in 2015 and have since grown in the number of centers and famcontrol of your computer or maintain connectivity for video surveillance. Report It If you or anyone you know has fallen victim to this impersonation scam, file a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov. Be sure to include any available information including: • Emails, phone numbers, domains, and company names. • Transaction or account information even if no funds were lost. • Details regarding the interaction with the scammers. ilies served. I was proud to join my colleague, Senate President Spilka, in receiving an award from the Family Resource Centers of Massachusetts on their 10th anniversary. Together, we worked diligently to pass this legislation, and I continue to be proud of this partnership that brought such valuable reform to Massachusetts. There is more vital legislation that needs to be passed to ensure that foster children and families are protected, but this award is a great reminder of what can be done through community partnerships. State Representative Paul J. Donato is shown addressing the attendees at the recent event. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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