There's an App for That! Not Necessarily.

Posted in Board Brief on Jan 17, 2024

Downloading Mobile Apps: Do's & Don'ts

In December’s Board Brief we shared with you a released from NSYTRS regarding a fraudulent mobile app claiming the "NYS Retirement" App was available on Google Play. That App was a fraud.

Why would Google or Apple allow fraudulent Apps on their App stores? The quick answer; they try not to. They make every effort to detect such Apps before they are made available. As much as they try, bad actors get through. Once an App is discovered, they get removed.

Here are some things to consider and be aware of regarding downloading Apps. When you go to either Goog...

January 2024 Newsletter

Posted in Newsletter on Jan 01, 2024

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NYSUT Retirees Beware!

Posted in Board Brief on Dec 20, 2023

NYSTRS Mobile App Scam

On April 13, 2023, NYSTRS released a statement regarding a fraudulent mobile app claiming the "NYS Retirement" App is currently available on Google Play (https://www.nystrs.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Headlines/Beware-of-Fake-NYS-Retirement-Mobile-App). Thankfully, this App is no longer available on Google Play or the App Store. The “NYS Retirement” App was not affiliated with NYSTRS. Fraudulent Apps like this attempt to steal your personal data.

Please note that NYSTRS does offer a valid, secure mobile app titled "NYSTRS Mobile". NYSTRS suggests you periodically visit the...