Amy Herbert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Frauds & Scams
Scammers Fake Social Security Email
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The subject line says “Get Protected,” and the email talks about new features from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that can help taxpayers monitor their credit reports, and know about unauthorized use of their Social Security number. It even cites the IRS and the official-sounding “S.A.F.E Act 2015.” It sounds real, but it’s all made […]
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