This email from Social Security is not a scam

Social Security recipients are frequent scam targets, but an email sent to a large group of beneficiaries is legitimate, the agency says.

The email notifies users of important changes to their accounts. It was sent to customers who created online accounts before Sept. 18, 2021. Those users had logins with "my Social Security" and need to transition to updated credentials with Login.gov.

This is not a scam. After being contacted by KTLA sister station WSYR, the Social Security Administration issued a press release, alerting people of the changes.

"We are changing the way people access all our online services ─ including my Social Security," the SSA explained. The change is being made to "align with federal authentication standards" and make sure online sign-in remains secure.

Anyone concerned they may be impacted is encouraged to ry and log into their online accou...