10/24/2026
An email from Social Security saying your latest statement is ready? You might want to think twice before clicking.
I received one of those emails this week. As you can see, it had a Social Security logo, looked reasonably official, and offered a link to preview and download my statement.
Except it wasn't from Social Security.
The link led to a page on an unrelated organization's website that attempted to download ScreenConnect, a legitimate remote-access program. In the wrong hands, that software can allow scammers to access your computer, files, and sensitive information.
I contacted the organization whose website was being used. They acknowledged the report and said they were investigating. The suspicious page has since become unavailable.
A few things worth knowing:
🔹 Social Security doesn't send monthly statements like the one described in the email.
🔹 You don't need to download special software to view your Social Security Statement.
🔹 An official-looking logo doesn't mean an email is legitimate.
🔹 You can check your statement directly through your account at ssa.gov.
I broke down how the scam works, what I found when I investigated, and what to do if you've already downloaded the software.
https://www.taxgirl.com/2026/10/21/fake-social-security-statement-scam/
And remember: just because a link promises a PDF doesn't mean that's what you're downloading.
