A false email claiming to be sent by the Social Security Administration is currently being circulated. The letter begins with "Dear Social Security Number And Card owner." It goes on to inform the reader that someone is illegally using their Social Security number and directs the victim to a phony website designed to look like the Social Security Administration's website.
Once on the website, the victim is asked to verify their identity by providing a Social Security number and financial information such as a credit card number, expiration date, and PIN number.
The "alert" is bogus and has one purpose: to steal your Social Security Number. Don't fall for this one.
Once on the website, the victim is asked to verify their identity by providing a Social Security number and financial information such as a credit card number, expiration date, and PIN number.
The "alert" is bogus and has one purpose: to steal your Social Security Number. Don't fall for this one.
The Social Security Administration already knows your number. They will never ask for it online.
For more information on this scam or variations of it visit the Social Security Administration's website at www.ssa.gov. Use the search function and enter keywords "email scam".
