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LAS14

(15,436 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2025, 05:28 PM Apr 2025

I don't think I've ever gotten an e-mail from the SSA before. [View all]

This one invited me to look at my new streamlined statement. My trust in the federal government is non existent. How does one verify that a link they (purportedly) sent you is valid? Here it is.

socialsecurity.gov/reviewyourstatement

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I don't think I've ever gotten an e-mail from the SSA before. [View all] LAS14 Apr 2025 OP

Try logging into the Social Security website. Dulcinea Apr 2025 #1

Be careful canetoad Apr 2025 #2

I have never received one either. I would probably be inclined to not open it or respond. LoisB Apr 2025 #3

I got that one too, but deleted it. And then used my dobleremolque Apr 2025 #4

I have gotten a few of those..... SCAM!!! Norrrm Apr 2025 #5

I received the same thing. Deleted it. GP6971 Apr 2025 #6

Doesn't look legit to me claudette Apr 2025 #7

OK everyone canetoad Apr 2025 #8

Scam tccturtle Apr 2025 #9