Lansing SERA

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lansing SERA General Membership Meeting to hear Krista Beyer, Executive Director, Westside YMCA, talk about "Silver Sneakers Fitness Program for Seniors." The meeting is held at the UAW Local 6000 Hall, 3350 N. Grand River Ave. in Lansing.

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Join us on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:30 p.m., for the SERA Lansing Chapter membership meeting at the UAW Local 6000 Hall, 3350 N. Grand River, Lansing. Our speaker will be from the GREATER LANSING ORCHID SOCIETY.

Spring is almost here and flowers and plants will start popping up soon. This is the time to learn about the care of all types of flowers before the season starts. A representative from the Greater Lansing Orchid Society will be speaking to our members about the care of orchids (their specialty!) and other flowers and plants as the gardening season approaches.

The SERA Lansing Chapter's March membership meeting is today, March 4, 2026. The meeting is at the UAW Local 6000 Hall, 3350 N. Grand River, Lansing.

Correction: THE START TIME IS 1:30 p.m. (not 12:30 p.m. as listed in error on the front page the February SERA-Nade). Apologies for any confusion,

Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will be our speakers at today's meeting, so please join us.

Scam Alert: Surge in Fake 'Download Statement' Emails from Government Imposters

02/19/2026

The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public about a significant increase in government imposter scam emails that falsely claim to provide access to a recipient’s Social Security statement. Clicking links within the email may lead to identity theft, financial loss, or compromised data.

"We are seeing a sharp increase in fraudulent emails designed to look like official Social Security Administration communications,” said Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit as First Assistant. “These messages are not from Social Security. Anyone who receives one should delete it immediately and report it.”

Official SSA communications originate from email addresses ending in “.gov.” These scam emails are designed to appear legitimate and often use official-looking language, logos, colors, and formatting to mislead recipients into clicking links or downloading attachments. Once clicked, the links may install malware or direct victims to fake websites intended to steal personal and financial information.

These emails are not from the Social Security Administration.
TYPE Don’t Tap! To access your my Social Security account, type in ssa.gov/myaccount.

Common Warning Signs Include:
• Messages claiming your Social Security statement is ready to download
• Embedded links or attachments labeled as statements or documents
• Messages creating urgency or pressure to act immediately
• Sender addresses that do not end in “.gov”

What the Public Should Do:
• Do not click links or open attachments in unsolicited messages.
• Do not respond or provide personal information.
• To access or set up your Social Security account, go directly to ssa.gov/myaccount.
• Report suspicious emails immediately.

If You are a Victim:

Individuals who clicked a link, downloaded an attachment, or provided personal information should take immediate action:
• Stop all communication with the suspected scammer.
• Contact financial institutions to protect accounts.
• Report the incident to the SSA OIG at oig.ssa.gov/report.
• File a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
• Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov.
• If financial loss occurs, contact local law enforcement.

Reminder:
The SSA and SSA OIG will never:
• Demand immediate payment
• Send unsolicited attachments or direct download links
• Threaten legal action, arrest, or benefit suspension because you don’t agree to pay immediately
• Ask you to pay with gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, cash, or gold bars
• Offer to move your money to protect it
SSA OIG urges the public to remain vigilant and share this information with friends, family, and community members, particularly older adults, who are frequently targeted by these scams.

For more information on Social Security–related scams or to report suspected fraud, visit ssa.gov/scam.
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For the February 2026 SERA Lansing Chapter membership meeting, we're trying something new. Join us for a Brown Bag lunch on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:30 p.m., at the UAW Local 6000 Hall, 3350 N. Grand River, Lansing. [Note the earlier start time for this month only.]

This is an opportunity to meet with your SERA Lansing Chapter officers, board members, and other members in a more relaxed atmosphere and talk about whatever topics come up. Beverages and dessert will be provided. So pack your lunch and come join in the conversation!