Connecticut’s insurance watchdog is alerting consumers to a phone scam that tries to pry loose their credit-card information.
State Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade said a caller, posing as an insurance-company rep, tells victims that their policy is being canceled for nonpayment. The caller then asks for a credit-card payment over the phone to reinstate the policy.
Wade said her agency is aware of at least one instance in Connecticut where this occurred.
“Fortunately the policyholder did the right thing and contacted his insurance agency, which confirmed the policy was in good standing,” she said in a statement.
Wade urged consumers to be vigilant at all times, but more so during the holidays.
“Never give out your credit card information to an unsolicited caller,” the commissioner said. “If you have an agent or agency you deal with directly, contact them to verify the status of your policy or payment or call your insurance company’s customer service number.”
For further assistance this or any insurance issue, visit the Connecticut Insurance Department website http://www.ct.gov/cid or call, 800-203-3447 or email at: cid.ca@ct.gov
