Fraudulent
attempts to access people’s private information are on the rise and data
security is always a top priority for the New Hampshire Retirement System
(NHRS). One of the most important safeguards against fraud is a commitment to
safe practices by our retirees, members and employers.
Beware of spoofed websites
Hackers
try many ways to gain access to sensitive private information, including
“spoofing,” the use of fake sites designed to mimic real websites. Such fake
sites attempt to trick users into entering their usernames and passwords so
they can steal private information.
NHRS
is diligent in safeguarding your information and you should be too. Protecting
your account and private information starts with maintaining protective online
habits. We recommend our retirees, members and employers routinely take the
following steps:
- Always navigate to the NHRS
website from a safe source, such as a link in an email we’ve sent you, a
saved bookmark on a trusted web browser, or by typing in our web address —
https://www.nhrs.org/ — directly into your browser’s address bar.
Using a web browser to search “NHRS” or “New Hampshire Retirement System”
is not the safest practice as it presents the possibility of malicious,
fake sites appearing in search results.
- Doublecheck any website
address (URL), before clicking to open the site and especially before
logging into your NHRS account with your username and password. Ensure the
URL begins with “https://” which indicates a secure
connection that is protected from tampering. Check for any misspellings in
the website address, which suggests a fake version of a trusted website.

Watch out for phishing emails
Be
sure to review any email from NHRS to make sure it is generated from us. The
practice known as phishing is a fraudulent email that pretends to be from a
legitimate source to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information like
passwords or other personal data. Red flags to identify phishing emails
include:
- A sense of urgency or
threatening language.
- Unfamiliar or unusual senders
or recipients.
- Spelling or grammar errors.
- Request for money or personal
information.
Remember
that NHRS emails will always come from a legitimate NHRS address, such as
public_relations@nhrs.org or noreply@nhrs.org.
Should
you believe you received a phishing email or other fraudulent attempts to
access your data, please contact us immediately by calling (603) 410-3500.
Thank
you for helping keep your NHRS account — and our system — secure.