Social Security "statement" or a scam?

[Wonder Why]

19. You don't have to do anything if you don't want to use the online service. Just consider the emails as

reminders you should be keeping track of social security benefits and numbers.

I rarely log on - only if I have to have some info right now. But when I get notified that I could use their portal to see the new numbers, I know to look for a letter in the mail soon with the information or it reminds me to call to ask the question I may have forgotten about.

Social Security doesn't bombard you with emails nor does it send personal info like numbers via email so both your state of mind and privacy are protected. Just look at their emails as a way to remember what you should be thinking about and when. Then delete them.

It's the government trying to help you, not some private financial company trying to sell you some overpriced Thor unnecessary service. Think of it that way and stop making a big deal of it.