A day after Anthem Inc. said cyberattackers may have stolen Social Security numbers of 80 million people, scammers are busy phishing for more information into a consumer’s private life.
Don’t fall for it, says Anthem.
One e-mail, with Anthem’s logo, offered credit monitoring and a “click here” link. That is not from Anthem, said Joyzelle Davis, a spokeswoman for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado.
Anthem is not calling members nor is it asking for a credit card or Social Security number by phone.
The company said it will contact affected customers by mail, delivered by the Postal Service, to share information on enrolling for free credit monitoring and ID protection.
Anthem also said there is no indication that the e-mail phishing is being committed by the cyberattackers or that information accessed during the breach is being used already.
Anthem advises this:
• Do not click on any links in e-mail.
• Do not reply to the e-mail or reach out to the senders.
• Do not share any information on a website that may open if you click on the link.
• Do not open any e-mail attachments.
Anthem also set up a phone number, 877-263-7995, and site, at , for members to find answers about the breach.
Tamara Chuang: 303-954-1209, tchuang@denverpost.com or twitter.com/Gadgetress
