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bif

(27,232 posts)
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:07 AM Jul 2025

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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Is this a scam? (Original Post) bif Jul 2025 OP
Yes dweller Jul 2025 #1
You should set up a SSA account viva la Jul 2025 #2
I already do have an account set up. bif Jul 2025 #3
I get phone calls from "the IRS" and "Social Security" viva la Jul 2025 #8
Following the passage of the death, destruction, and deportation bill, Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #5
Almost certainly a scam Renew Deal Jul 2025 #4
100 per cent scam. nt Celerity Jul 2025 #6
Good practice to check the address. It's a fake. Norrrm Jul 2025 #7
I like the calls from the General of Social Security Blue Full Moon Jul 2025 #9
Scam. Do not open or click on links! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #10

viva la

(4,637 posts)
2. You should set up a SSA account
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:10 AM
Jul 2025

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

bif

(27,232 posts)
3. I already do have an account set up.
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:12 AM
Jul 2025

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

viva la

(4,637 posts)
8. I get phone calls from "the IRS" and "Social Security"
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:51 AM
Jul 2025

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

(38,824 posts)
5. Following the passage of the death, destruction, and deportation bill,
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:14 AM
Jul 2025

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

(85,365 posts)
4. Almost certainly a scam
Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:14 AM
Jul 2025

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

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