A forward slash should always follow the “.gov” domain.

This is the actual address you will be directed to and it should always include “.gov/”.

To verify the web address of a link or picture, hover over it with your mouse until a text box appears with the web address.

Rather than relying on the way a link looks, please follow these steps to confirm a link’s authenticity:

Links, logos, or pictures in the body of an official Social Security email will always direct you to an official Social Security website.

Any links you find within these emails should always point to a “.gov/” web address. We allow these firms to send email directly to individuals.

In a few instances, we use marketing firms to raise awareness of Social Security’s online services, and this includes creating a my Social Security account.

Currently, Social Security sends emails from and. If an email address does not end in “.gov”, use caution before opening attachments or clicking on pictures or links in the email.

Most emails from Social Security will come from a “.gov' email address.

How can I detect a phishing email pretending to be Social Security? Phishing is the practice of using social engineering techniques over email to trick a recipient into revealing personal information, clicking on a malicious link, or opening a malicious attachment. Internet scam artists use clever “phishing” schemes to defraud millions of people each year.

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