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Scammers might call, email, text, write, or message you on social media claiming to be from the Social Security Administration or the Office of the Inspector General. They might use the name of a person who really works there and might send a picture or attachment as “proof.”
Social Security Administration Impersonation Scams. The scam: You get a call, email, text, or message on social media that says it’s from the Social Security Administration. They say your Social Security benefits will end, or your Social Security number will be suspended, unless you pay immediately.
You can also call Social Security’s fraud hotline at 800-269-0271. Report identity theft. If your Social Security number has been stolen, file a report with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) IdentityTheft.gov website, which can help you develop a recovery plan.
Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
Scammers may use legitimate names and phone numbers of Social Security Administration (SSA) or SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) employees. Do not rely on names or caller ID to verify that the caller is a government employee.
Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
Scammers are sending fake letters that closely resemble official Social Security Administration (SSA) and SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) letterhead or that of other government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission.
Beware scammers purporting to be from the Social Security Administration, regulators warn. Consumers Reports explains what to do if you think you're getting fake calls from Social...
Bogus phone calls related to Social Security benefits are among the top scams. The calls often involve people—or robotic voices—pretending to be from the Social Security Administration who try...
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration (SSA), Gail S. Ennis, is again warning the public about widespread Social Security-related telephone scams that may use sophisticated tactics to deceive them into providing sensitive information or money.