Not Another Social Security Scam

Yes, another Social Security Scam is making the rounds. The AARP Fraud Watch Network alerted folks about a new scam that the FTC has discovered. According to the Fraud Watch explanation,  people are being sent

an email with the subject line “Get Protected.” …  The email describes that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is supposedly offering great new features to help taxpayers protect their personal information and identities. It sounds so good that you may be tempted to click on the link provided — [don’t do so]  …It’s a SCAM!

The scammers pose as SSA employees and to be even more authenticate-sounding, may even mention the “SAFE Act of 2015.”  Of course, the email includes a link, and we all know what happens when one clicks on a link in a scam email….bad things.

The FTC alert, with helpful information on how to spot scams, is available here.  To sign up for blog alerts from the FTC, click here.