NU Online News Service, Feb.18, 11:27 a.m. EST

The spreading epidemic of bogus health plans is hitting small businesses as well as consumers, a spokesman for the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud said.

"Though the examples that have surfaced tend to involve consumers, small businesses have been targeted and even referenced in state announcements of crackdowns. Small businesses and self-employeds are struggling to find affordable premiums for themselves and their employees, and thus are logical targets for sales pitches," explained James Quiggle, Coalition director of communications.

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