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- Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams | SSA
April 1, 2025: The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is cautioning the public to be aware of emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement Read more FTC Video: Hang Up on Social Security Scam Calls
- 6 Social Security Scams That Are on the Rise in 2025
In 2024, there were 265,975 reported government fraud scams, with Social Security being the No 1 government agency that scammers pretended to impersonate Encountering these scams isn’t just
- Social Security Issues Major Scam Warnings - Newsweek
Social Security scams can impact any beneficiary—whether they claim retirement, disability or survivor payments—and can result in thousands of dollars of losses and identity theft In a press
- Social Security and Scam Awareness | SSA
Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money
- IG Warning: Offers to Increase Your Social Security Benefit . . .
Criminals falsely advise recipients to apply to receive Social Security benefits or extra money, such as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or to set up an online account The message may also provide fake contact information for SSA
- Fact Check: Social Security ‘spending card’ provided by the . . .
Posts claiming to provide a spending card for adults over the age of 51 through government programs are a scam No such program exists and Social Security benefits are limited to certain
- 4 Common Social Security Scams and How to Avoid Them
Scammers use phone calls, emails, text messages, and letters to impersonate Social Security personnel and trick people into giving up personal information Common tactics include asking for
- 5 Social Security scams (and how to avoid them) - CBS News
One of the most prevalent Social Security scams involves impostors posing as SSA officials Scammers may reach out via phone, email or even in person, claiming there is a problem with your
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