TSP Fraud, Bogus Websites, Phishing & Scams

TSP Fraud

TSP Fraud is very real.  The internet and conducting business on line is an easy and convenient way of taking care of the many things we do within very tight time constraints in our daily lives.

No matter the convenience, letting our guards down for exercising caution should never be an option.  Become thoroughly familiar with the TSP website.  If correspondence looks suspicious and you feel uncomfortable, it is a safe bet that your gut is probably right.

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www.TSP.Gov is the legitimate web address for reaching The Thrift Savings Plan on-line.  There is no other legitimate web address.  If you receive an email asking you to update information or reset your password you should be very wary.  ‘Phishing’ is a strategy that unscrupulous entities use in an effort to gain your login and password information.  Beware because the link that is attached to these emails might be attempting to direct you to a fraudulent website.  These fraudulent sites have the capacity to steal your login information once you enter them.

If you think something is wrong, it is always a good idea to call the TSP to protect your account from fraud.

P.S.  Always Remember to Share What You Know.

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