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Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn

Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn

Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn A new scam is targeting people with a fake email and officials are urging the public to stay vigilant. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued the warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the agency. These emails, which carry the subject line “Claim Benefits!”, falsely claim that recipients must apply for their 2025 Social Security benefits through a provided link. How Scam Works The scam email appears to come from SSA and directs users to a fake website disguised to look like SSA’s official page. However, clicking on the link l…

by Joe Lombardi

03/12/2025

Police & Fire

Email Scam Collects Cash On Warrants: Montco DA

Email Scam Collects Cash On Warrants: Montco DA

Email Scam Collects Cash On Warrants: Montco DA There is a new email scam in Montgomery County in which victims are asked to pay money for arrest warrants, authorities said. The scam emails say it’s coming from the “FDIC GOVERNMENT OFFICE WARRANT DIVISION” with a subject line of “MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE *FALSE CLAIMS DIVISION.*” The email informs the resident that an arrest warrant has been issued for their failing to appear in court. To satisfy the warrant, the scam email instructs them to put money into a “digital escrow” via a Coinstar bitcoin terminal, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin&…

by Jon Craig

08/13/2024