Be Careful You Might Get Scammed When Shopping for Insurance in Cincinnati!

A few days ago I caught television news interview on Channel 12 discussing the benefits of shopping for discounts on the Internet.  There’s no question that the Internet has changed how consumers buy products and services.  The Internet has also changed how consumers shop for insurance.  However there are a few things that you should be cautious about if you’re shopping for car insurance in Cincinnati using the Internet.

Scam artists use phishing scams to acquire information that they can use to steal your passwords, banking information, your identity, and ultimately your money.

Could the growing trend that consumers have to request auto insurance quotes through the Internet play right into their hands?

Thousands of consumers request car insurance quotes in Cincinnati by the Internet each month.  Will these scam artists catch a few unsuspecting consumers looking for the best car insurance rates in Cincinnati?  No doubt.

This Is How You Could Get Scammed Looking For Cheap Insurance Rates On The Internet:

Many insurance companies will require you to provide very sensitive information to issue an insurance policy such as your complete address, driver’s license numbers, plus the granddaddy of them all:  Your personal social security number.   Your Social Security number is the key to this scam artist’s ability to steal your identity and your credit!

So in a sense you could inadvertently get ripped off when you hand over your personal data to a scammer we are trying to save money on your insurance!

If You Are Looking for Cheap Insurance in Cincinnati Let the Buyer Beware of the Scam Artists!

As one suggestion, do not request online insurance quotes from websites where you cannot call and talk to a live person.

Pathway Insurance Services Inc. has developed a secured online rate shopping service for individuals and families looking for comparison quotes, or why not give us a call? Our number is 513-662-7000. You can use our online system by clicking here: Cincinnati Online Auto Quotes.

Remember, never share your personal information such as your Social Security number, or banking account information with an online website offering to save you money on car insurance in Cincinnati, otherwise you may fall victim to the Internet scam artist.