Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
The State Farm dividend email and payment notifications are legitimate, as the company is currently issuing a historic $5 billion financial payout to auto insurance policyholders. However, because scammers are actively attempting to exploit this massive rollout with phishing clones, you must carefully verify the communication channels before sharing any data.
According to fraud advisories from State Farm and the New Hampshire Department of Insurance, you are dealing with a scammer if the communication asks for:
If you are uncertain about a text, phone call, or email, do not click any links. Instead, contact your local State Farm agent directly using a verified number from your monthly statement.
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