Fake Social Security statement email hides a scam

There's something about an email from Social Security that makes you pay attention. After all, we're talking about your retirement benefits and years of earnings. So when a message lands in your inbox saying your statement is ready, clicking to take a look might seem perfectly reasonable. That's exactly what scammers are counting on.

Take a look at this email below that recently landed in an inbox. It looks professional, carries the Social Security Administration (SSA) logo and includes a button to view a statement.