THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025 Page 7 FBI: Criminals Impersonate US Health Insurance Providers and Chinese Law Enforcement to Target Chinese Speakers Residing in the United States he Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about an evolving fi - nancial 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 criminal then shows the recipient fraudulent invoices on screen via video communication software and demands payment. If the recipient denies having fi led the claim or that the procedure took place, the criminal transfers the recipient to someone purporting to be Chinese law enforcement. The law enforcement imperT sonator 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 24hour 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 control of your computer or maintain connectivity for video surveillance. Christmas Stockings for Our Veterans T he Revere Veteran’s Service Offi ce and the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center are combining their resources to get knitted Christmas Stockings for local veterans. We are asking for new (please) 4-ply and at least 4 oz. skeins of Red, Green or White Yarn. These stocking are to be knitted or crocheted by volunteers from the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. All donations can be dropped off at the Revere Veteran’s Service Offi ce at 249R Broadway Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center at 25 Winthrop Avenue 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Any questions, please call 781-286-8119. Also, if you would like to be part of this program, and knit one, two or three stockings, you are so welcome to do so. We encourage any artistic Christmas Holiday schemes that will personalize this gift for a deserving veteran. This small gift from our community will mean so much to someone that has given so much and may have so little. The Revere Veteran’s Service Offi ce is here for our veterans, and thanks you for your generosity in helping us serve them throughout the year Thank you, Danny Hernandez, VSO, City of Revere at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net ccall he Adv ca For Advertising with Results, all The Advocate Nete Newspapersspapers Report It If you or anyone you know has fallen victim to this impersonation scam, fi le 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. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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