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A Reminder About Suspicious Emails and AFMS Membership Lists

AFMS has become aware of unsolicited emails being sent from unrelated email addresses claiming to offer AFMS membership lists or member contact information for purchase.

To be clear, AFMS does not sell or provide its membership lists to third parties for solicitation. Emails offering an AFMS membership list for sale are not from, or authorized by, AFMS.

These messages are a good reminder to be cautious when receiving unexpected emails, even when they reference an organization or group you recognize.

If you receive a message claiming to have access to an AFMS membership list:

- Do not respond to the sender.
- Do not click unexpected links or attachments.
- Do not provide personal, financial or login information.
- If you are uncertain whether a communication is legitimate, contact AFMS separately using the contact information on our website.

Fraudulent and phishing emails can be polished and convincing. A message that mentions AFMS, its members or another familiar organization should not automatically be assumed to be legitimate.

When in doubt: Stop. Check. Verify.