Scam Alert
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public of a new scam tactic by criminals trying to lure potential retirement applicants to their site.
This recent scam email appears to be from SSA and has the subject line: “Claim Benefits!” It states, “Important: Apply for Your Social Security Benefits Starting in 2025”. The link within the phony email is disguised as SSA’s official website, www.ssa.gov or www.socialsecurity.gov. Clicking on the link within the email redirects individuals to the fraudulent site. If a person is a victim of a scam, SSA recommends several activities to safeguard a person’s personal information and financial accounts.
This recent scam email appears to be from SSA and has the subject line: “Claim Benefits!” It states, “Important: Apply for Your Social Security Benefits Starting in 2025”. The link within the phony email is disguised as SSA’s official website, www.ssa.gov or www.socialsecurity.gov. Clicking on the link within the email redirects individuals to the fraudulent site. If a person is a victim of a scam, SSA recommends several activities to safeguard a person’s personal information and financial accounts.
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