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FakeNoose

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10. Beware of scam emails too

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 02:37 PM

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The scammers and hackers are working overtime, trying to get people to reveal their passwords, SSA #s, user names, etc.
Never click on something came to your mailbox and looks even slightly "scammy" ... it probably is.

Get the correct info by logging into the real SSA website and see if they have sent you a notification.

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