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Social Security Message – Real or Scam?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJul 29, 2024 6:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

An email recently sent by the Social Security Administration may have been inadvertently dismissed as a scam.

Preventing Fraud In Federal Retiree Payments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 9, 2020 9:24 AM | Updated: Dec 18, 2022 8:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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A bill has passed Congress to protect people receiving payments under FERS or CSRS from fraud by a person receiving the payment on behalf of the retiree.

Warning Issued About New Social Security Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2020 12:43 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:33 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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SSA has issued an alert about a new Social Security scam that uses fake documents to try to steal your money.

Is That the SSA Calling You?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 2, 2018 9:36 AM | Updated: Nov 14, 2018 10:20 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A recent nationwide phone scam is using the reputation of the Social Security Administration to try to bait people into giving out personal information.

SSA Warns Americans to Be Wary of Scams

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 29, 2017 3:29 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:48 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Social Security Administration is warning Americans to remain vigilant about ongoing scams targeting Social Security benefits.

Investment Fraud Warning for Federal Employees!

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyAug 22, 2017 3:23 PM | Updated: Jan 27, 2019 9:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Recent SEC warnings about fraudsters targeting federal employees may leave you feeling apprehensive about working with financial advisors. These are some tips on how to spot scam artists.

SEC Issues Alert to Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 1, 2017 11:52 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 2:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The SEC has issued a warning to current and former federal employees about investment scam artists who may pretend to be affiliated with federal agencies.

Former Postal Worker Guilty in $1.2 Million Scam

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 29, 2017 1:56 PM | Updated: Jun 20, 2017 12:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A former Postal Worker has admitted to participating in a scam that cost the federal government about $1.2 million.

IRS Warns DC Area Residents of New Phishing Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2016 2:08 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 5:04 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The IRS is warning residents in the Washington, DC area to be on the lookout for a new phishing scheme that specifically targets them. Federal employees should be on the lookout for this scam and know how to avoid it.

IRS Issues Alert About Persistent Scam Phone Calls

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 28, 2014 10:04 PM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 11:36 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS.

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