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Public Service Announcement from Social Security

June 17, 2020 by Maureen Crimmins Leave a Comment

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Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams

BEWARE. Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action.

Don’t be fooled. If you receive a suspicious call:

  1. Hang up!
  2. DO NOT give them money or personal information!
  3. Report the scam at OIG.SSA.GOV (Office of the Inspector General)!

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:

The call or email says there is a problem with your Social Security Number or account. Someone may ask you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash.

Scammers pretend they’re from the Social Security Administration or another government agency. Caller ID or documents sent by email may look official but they are not.

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Callers may threaten you with arrest or other legal action.

Social Security may call you in some situations but will NEVER

  • Threaten you
  • Suspend your Social Security number
  • Demand immediate payment from you
  • Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer
  • Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash
  • Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment

Protect yourself, friends and family!

  • If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it to OIG.SSA.GOV
  • Don’t be embarrassed to report financial loss or sharing information
  • Learn more at OIG.SSA.GOV/SCAM
  • Share this information with others so they don’t get scammed

Hope you have a great week!

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