As a certified Social Security Advisor I was notified by the Social Security Administration regarding this Scam Alert and now I am sharing the information with you.
Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare 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.1
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!
Social Security may call you in
some situations but will never
What to look out for
The call or email says there is a problem with your Social Security Number or account.
Someone asking 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 Social Security or another government agency. Caller ID or documents sent by email may look official but they are not.
Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action.
Protect yourself, friends, and family!
- If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov
- Don’t be embarrassed to report if you shared personal information or suffered a financial loss
- Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam
- Share this information with others
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Here are some links for additional information and other articles to read.
https://oig.ssa.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/20-095_Infographic_SocialSecurityScams_508_0.pdf
https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/Protecting%20Personal%20Information.pdf
I hope this information on the Social Security Scam Alert was helpful. Please share with your family and friends. Contact me with any questions or concerns.
As always, plan wisely my friends,
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