FRESNO, California – Cody Sarhan, Communications Specialist
Open enrollment is supposed to be about making smart choices for your team’s health and benefits — not dodging scams left and right. Unfortunately, scammers see this time as an all-you-can-eat buffet of opportunities to steal your money and data. And they’re not just sending clunky, typo-filled emails anymore. Today’s scams are slick, convincing, and designed to catch you off guard.
“You really want to make sure that you are doing it with legitimate websites, with legitimate (phone) numbers… because scammers do really prey and use those high-pressure sales tactics. They want you to do it right now… before you get off the phone.” — Alyssa Parker, Better Business Bureau of the Carolinas
According to a report by Certified Mail Labels, open enrollment periods have become a prime season for scammers. They exploit this time by impersonating legitimate entities, offering fraudulent health plans; phishing for personal and financial information. The Federal Trade Commission also warns of the increasing sophistication of these scams, with losses to business imposters alone reaching $2.6 billion, in 2022.
Learn more: How Xobee can help protect your business from scammers
Why Open Enrollment Is a Scammer’s Dream
Think about it, open enrollment is already stressful. Employees are juggling options, deadlines, and confusing paperwork. Scammers know this and swoop in with fake health plans, phishing emails, and high-pressure tactics that sound just official enough to work.
And the scams aren’t just annoying—they’re sneaky. Fake websites, fraudulent calls, and emails disguised as HR notices or insurance providers can trick even the most vigilant employees.
Tactics Employed in Open Enrollment Scams
How Xobee Networks Has Your Back
Scammers may be evolving, but so are we. At Xobee Networks, we make it our mission to keep your business and employees safe with solutions that actually work:
► Employee Education. Education is your first line of defense. We teach employees how to spot phishing attempts and suspicious behavior so they can shut down scams before they escalate.
► Advanced Email Filtering. Our state-of-the-art email filtering system stops phishing emails in their tracks. Fake “urgent” messages? They’ll never even make it to your inbox.
► Secure VoIP Phone Service. With encrypted calls and tools to block fraudsters, our VoIP solutions ensure scammers don’t get a second chance.
► Regular Security Audits. We comb through your IT systems to find weak spots and fix them before scammers can exploit them.
► 24/7 Monitoring. We keep an eye on your network around the clock, catching suspicious activity before it becomes a full-blown problem.
Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Focus
Open enrollment should be about choosing the best benefits for your employees — not dealing with scammers trying to weasel their way into your business. With Xobee on your side, you can focus on what matters most while we handle the security heavy lifting.
Ready to safeguard your team from the latest threats? Contact Xobee Networks today. From cybersecurity to Hosted Voice Phone Service and beyond, we’re here to help you stay one step ahead of scammers, every step of the way.
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