"The fact that you should reply to an email with the word 'resign' sounds like a phishing test," says Elizabeth Lotardo, a workplace and career expert. "We're not positive how or

The buyout offer comes as the Trump administration seeks to reduce the amount of federal employees. Thousands of workers in Michigan may be included.

The email sent to employees says those who leave their posts voluntarily will receive about eight months of salary, but they have to chose to do so by Feb 6.