Beware of Phishing Scams

Fraudulent emails or SMS text messages branded as AAA are being sent to recipients congratulating them on "winning" or having an "expiring offer” for a car emergency kit, “reward” or other “special benefit.” AAA did not send these emails or texts.

These fraudulent communications, which often convey a sense of urgency, are designed to deceive you and could be malicious. They may contain links that appear legitimate but will actually direct you to a fraudulent website.

Responding to these scams may jeopardize the security of your accounts and your personal information.

Phishing emails/texts often contain:

• Urgent calls to action: be wary of emails claiming your account is compromised or that you must act immediately.
• Generic greetings: legitimate companies usually address you by name, not with generic greetings like “Dear sir/madam.”
• Mismatched domains: check the sender’s email address for subtle misspellings or different domains (e.g., micros0ft.com instead of microsoft.com).
• Suspicious links and attachments: hover over links to see the actual URL, and never open attachments from unknown senders.

The Federal Trade Commission provides additional tips to avoid these prevalent scams.

If you have received a suspicious email, please contact our Member Relations Team.