Beware of SCAMS swirling around Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act is big news and most Americans are hearing about it through television, radio, Facebook and emails. Unless you are deeply immersed in the ACA you may be as confused and bewildered as most of the country.

As with any moment of confusion scammers are licking their chops to take advantage of strangers. They've got some new scams cooked up to trick you so BEWARE.

The amount of scams on this subject are already on the rise. You and your family and friends need to know how to protect yourselves before the flood gates open later this summer and fall.

Insurance scams are already surfacing. For example, scammers are using email and direct mail or even knocking on doors offering policies with incredibly cheap premiums. Some are even threatening folks that if they don't sign up immediately they could be subject to fines and even jail time!

Of course, they are after your personal history information (PHI) including your Social Security Number. If you sign up your money may disappear along with the person who signed you up.

Always investigate. Call the company mentioned, check with the State Office of Insurance and research the "offer" before giving up any information or money.

A similar scam you may run across deals with Medicare and Medicaid. The scammer may tell you that the Affordable Care Act requires you to apply again for benefits or they may disappear.

Call your trusted insurance agent if you are approached by email, direct mail, telephone or at your front door with anything that smells suspicious. Even if your auto insurance agent doesn't deal in health insurance he/she will know a qualified agent you can contact for the straight scoop.

Be cautious and keep your antennae up.

As with any moment of confusion, scammers are just waiting to jump in. They've got some new scams cooked up to scare and trick you. - See more at: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=14840&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-07-11-article_1-cta#sthash.uDqeFW7n.dpuf

TThe Affordable Care Act is big news lately and only going to get bigger. The October 1 start date is coming up fast. - See more at: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=14840&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-07-11-article_1-cta#sthash.uDqeFW7n.dpuf

The Affordable Care Act is big news lately and only going to get bigger. The October 1 start date is coming up fast. - See more at: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=14840&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-07-11-article_1-cta#sthash.uDqeFW7n.dpuf