Consumer Scam Alert

Seniors should be on the alert for the latest scams against older adults. Phishing emails encouraging seniors to create a “my Social Security” account (used to check out Social Security statements or manage Social Security benefits online) are circulating; however, these emails are a scam, according to the Social Security Administration. Seniors and family caregivers in the U.S. should:

• Not click on links to set up a new account. Even though “my Social Security” is a relatively new service for
the public, the agency is not sending emails to generate enrollment.

• Links to Social Security websites will always begin with www.socialsecurity.gov/.

For additional tips on detecting fraudulent email, visit ssa.gov