Department of Retirement Systems recently learned of several email and phone schemes targeting public employees. Last week, an employee at the Washington State Department of Ecology got a call from one of these scammers. The employee, who will remain anonymous, received a call on her work cell phone from someone claiming to represent a non-profit…
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Keep your retirement accounts secure
For some, October might mean it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes and wool sweaters. For all of us, it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and time to do a security check up on our retirement accounts. It’s important to learn how to avoid the pitfalls and to do your best now to prevent fraud on your retirement…
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IRS Impersonators
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