Warning of Scammers faking Social Security email

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Federal Trade Commission are warning Americans about a scam email with “Get Protected" in the subject line. The email describes new features from SSA that monitor unauthorized use of your Social Security number. If you get an email like that, don’t click on any of the links or open attachments. Report it by forwarding the email to spam@uce.gov. 

Visit OnGuardOnline.gov to learn about common online scams and how to avoid them.

For more information, visit Social Security Matters at:
http://blog.ssa.gov/scammers-fake-social-security-email/