It has been brought to our attention that some members recently received an email titled, “Suspension of Membership.” The email requests members to access and save an attached Membership File.html. Please be advised that this email is fraudulent and was not sent by the American Simmental Association (ASA). Ignore these messages, and do not share any personal information or download any of the requested files. 

The ASA values the integrity and trust of our members, and we will never ask for sensitive information such as your Social Security number, credit card information, bank account details, passwords or other suspicious personal information via email.

Never enter your Herdbook Services password on a site other than Herdbook Services, as ASA will never ask you to enter your Herdbook password to view a PDF or login to another site. In addition, ASA will never ask you for payment information or to make a payment other than through Herdbook Services.

If you receive an email that seems suspicious, please do not open any attachments or click on any links within the message. Common signs of a scam email include:

• Urgent requests for personal information or payment
• Offers that seem too good to be true
• Unfamiliar senders or email addresses that do not match the supposed sender’s organization
• Poor spelling and grammar

If you suspect you have received this email, or have questions or concerns, please notify ASA by emailing administrator@simmgene.com.