TSP Fraud Alert

TSP Warning

TSP Warning

https://www.tsp.gov/whatsnew/plan/planNews.shtml#iPhoneApp

Warning: Third-Party Mobile Applications — There are a number of mobile applications that reference the Thrift Savings Plan and may prompt you for your TSP account credentials. These applications are NOT sponsored by the TSP. The TSP cannot endorse any information or advice provided by third-party applications. More important, providing your TSP account credentials to third-party applications may jeopardize the security of your account.

For more information on keeping your account safe, see the Security Center on the TSP website or contact the ThriftLine at 1-TSP-YOU-FRST (1-877-968-3778)

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By FederalDaily Staff

March 11, 2013

Federal Daily NewsTSP issues warning on phone appThe Thrift Savings Plan posted a notice on its website warning account holders away from an unsanctioned smart phone application.

According to TSP, the Apple App Store lists a free iPhone application called TSP Funds that asks TSP participants for their account login information.

TSP that the application is not being offered through TSP, and that TSP does not recommend using the app to access accounts. The app could represent a security risk, TSP said.