Social Security Agency warns of email scam
A new phishing mail pretending to be from the Social Security Administration is circulating. According to PC World:
…the SSA said it has received several reports of an e-mail being circulated with the subject header of “Cost-of-Living for 2007 update.” The e-mail is designed to appear as if it were from the agency and provides information about a 3.3 percent benefit increase for 2007. It then proceeds to ask the recipient for personal information warning that those who failed to provide it by Nov. 11 would have their accounts suspended indefinitely.
The mail contains a link to a Website designed to look like the official one where users are asked for information such as Social Security numbers, as well as bank account and credit card information, the statement said.
Once more, never click on links in emails. If you want to access an organization, enter its Web address into your browser.
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