The General Treasury for Social Security (TGSS) this Thursday warned of a new scam that involves sending letters with logos and asking recipients to send photos of both sides of their DNI to their email address. Collect increased pension.
In early January, when the annual increase in pensions had just begun, 2.8% in 2025the fraudster’s trap is a pension increase.
The letter states that citizens’ data has been lost “as a result of computer attacks on the Treasury Department and the Social Security system” and is asking for personal and banking data to be submitted in order to receive the benefit increase.
“They’re going to take out a loan that you’ll pay.”
“They are trying to use your ID to impersonate you and obtain loans you pay,” the Social Security Administration warns, asking people to spread the word about this attempted scam.
In addition to a photo of the DNI, the letter will also include a photo of a bank statement stating that the recipient of the letter is the owner or authorized person and the final or estimated amount of pension received in the previous month. is requesting.
The scammers also reported in the letter that benefits would be increased “from 75 euros to 150 euros, depending on each case.”
