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bif

(25,917 posts)
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:07 AM Jul 7

Is this a scam?

I just got an email telling me my Social Security statement is available to review. I'm suspicious because this is the address it came from:

alaa.boughanem@abgnc.com

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viva la

(4,185 posts)
2. You should set up a SSA account
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:10 AM
Jul 7

And then always independently sign in without a link. I think SSA always uses paper mail.

bif

(25,917 posts)
3. I already do have an account set up.
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:12 AM
Jul 7

I checked the site it came from and it's a design firm?!?!

viva la

(4,185 posts)
8. I get phone calls from "the IRS" and "Social Security"
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:51 AM
Jul 7

At this point, I don't believe anything. It's scary out there in electronic-land. I'm getting nostalgic for those great old Nigerian email scams. "Hello Dear One. I am Madame Yassir Arafat, and I have $200,000 in an offshore account my husband left me. If you would just...."

Ms. Toad

(37,329 posts)
5. Following the passage of the death, destruction, and deportation bill,
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:14 AM
Jul 7

They sent an email out to current recipients bragging about the bill.

I didn't know that they are sending personal messages, but they are now sending out some communications by email.

Renew Deal

(84,276 posts)
4. Almost certainly a scam
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:14 AM
Jul 7

I wouldn't respond and you should continue to be careful with any outreach like this.

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