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    Old 02-23-2018, 05:39 AM
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    I would not open it and find and contact the email for Homeland Security on their site to tell then about it.

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    Old 02-23-2018, 06:05 AM
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    It's a scam, don't open it. If you still have any questions, call the police in your town for suggestions.
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    Old 02-23-2018, 07:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jingle
    I got one something like that from my bank, supposably. I just deleted it.
    I get them supposedly from my bank also and just forward them to the bank. I have contacted the bank in the past and they verify no unusual activity on my account and make note of the email I received.
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    Old 02-23-2018, 10:26 PM
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    NO government agency will be contacting you by email. Period.
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    Old 02-23-2018, 10:28 PM
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    Scam!!!!

    Make a copy of the email and send it to your Secretary of State for possible prosecution.

    Do not trust Snopes....it's a man and wife sitting on a sofa collecting $$$.

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    Old 02-24-2018, 06:52 AM
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    it's a scam, the government does not send email, they send official letters thru the mail, unless it's an internet communication for the general public, how did they get your email anyway? I would notify the police!
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    Old 02-24-2018, 12:10 PM
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    Call the FBI and report it. They will check out who is sending it.
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    Old 02-24-2018, 08:19 PM
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    I would say that it is fake and no government agencies do not contact you via email, unless your looking for employment and you applied for position. If you had a reason to deal with DHS, they would send you register mail that you would have to sign for.
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    Old 02-25-2018, 02:43 AM
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    Pick up the phone, call and ask if they are contacting you.
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