Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) officials are urging federal employees to steer clear of a new third-party application that may be phishing for personal information about their TSP government retirement accounts.
A free iPhone app called TSP Funds, currently being offered through the Apple App store, asks TSP participants for their account login information. “This app is not being offered through the TSP and the TSP does not recommend using this application to access your TSP account,” said a TSP statement. “Providing this information could result in a security risk to your account.”
For employees who have downloaded TSP Funds, the Postal Service recommends deleting the app and changing the passwords to their TSP accounts.
The Government Executive’s app for iPhone and Android, which features a TSP ticker with up-to-date information on all TSP funds, does not ask for account information.
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From The Thrift Savings Plan website
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)
When it comes to TSP accounts I would not go on that account on my smart phone at all. I do not trust the security of it or any other cell phone. Be smart, not stupid.