Are you at risk for Medical Identity Theft?

The quick answer is a resounding YES! While prevalent, financial fraud (aka credit card or banking identity theft) is not fastest growing area of Identity Theft - this dubious honor is held by Medical Identity Theft. A fact that a Washington, D.C. medial group recently found out all to well. This article highlights some of the most recent medical data breaches including Anthem (over 80 million policy holders) and Premera Blue Cross that (over 11 million policy holders affected) as well as a few ways you can help minimize your personal risk. https://nws.mx/21Xii1S