Social Security officials warn recipients of e-mail scam

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The government says that the 49 million people receiving Social Security will get a 3.3% cost-of-living increase next year. It didn't take long for crooks to try to get their cut.

The Social Security Administration has issued a warning: Beware of e-mails that look as if they come from the agency and have the subject line "Cost-of-Living for 2007 update." The body of the e-mail says, "NOTE: We now need you to update your personal information." It goes on to say that Social Security "will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely" if you don't comply.

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