From WAVY:
The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General is warning people of a scam targeting retirees.
The OIS reports a sharp increase in scam activity, where bad actors are contacting people via email, claiming to have a social security statement ready to download.
Officials warns that clicking any link from a scam could lead to monetary loss, identity theft, or having your data compromised.
“We are seeing a sharp increase in fraudulent emails designed to look like official Social Security Administration communications,” said Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit as First Assistant. “These messages are not from Social Security. Anyone who receives one should delete it immediately and report it.” …
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