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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.”
If you receive a letter, text, call or email that you believe to be suspicious, about an alleged problem with your Social Security number, account, or payments, hang up or do not respond. We encourage you to report Social Security scams — or other Social Security fraud — via the OIG website.
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. Place alerts.
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.
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...
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...
A sophisticated scam is targeting seniors, with scammers posing as Social Security employees to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars. Don't become a victim.
Your caller ID says it’s the Social Security Administration. You hesitate. You’re not expecting a call from them, and you’ve heard about impersonation scams.
Scammers pretend to be from an agency or company you know, such as the Social Security Administration, the IRS, even your local power or water utilities. They pressure you into thinking there is...