ALERT - EMAIL SCAM USING US GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

The General Services Administration, Office of Citizens Services & Communications is warning the public to avoid falling victim to a recent e-mail scheme that targets users by sending unsolicited e-mails allegedly from FirstGov, the citizen portal operated by GSA.

These scam e-mails tell recipients that because of recent fraudulent activities on Money Access Online they need to confirm their account has not been stolen or hacked. The e-mails then direct recipients to click on a link and enter information related to personal credit card accounts. The e-mail then sends your personal information to identity thieves, not to the US Government.

Posted by Dr. Richard Blum