Feb 11, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 27, 2016 · Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will …

Identify the Scam. If you receive a call, text, email, letter, or message on social media that: Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social …

Dec 25, 2024 · Knowing how to identify a legitimate email from Social Security is most often the first step in protecting your personal and financial information. The SSA’s Office of the …

Beware of phishing scams (emails, internet links, and phone calls) trying to trick you into revealing personal information. Create a personal my Social Security account to help you keep track of …

Nov 16, 2023 · If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We want you to know how to identify a scammer and avoid becoming a victim. We will NEVER: Text or …

Sep 13, 2018 · The scammers say the SSN was suspended because of some connection to fraud or other criminal activity. They say to call a number to clear it up – where they’ll ask you for …

Sep 25, 2024 · (WJAR) — Emails claiming to be from the Social Security Administration are usually a scam - but this one's not! For folks who receive Social Security, there's an online …

Mar 2, 2016 · Scammers have a new way of getting to you. Their weapon: a phishing email claiming to come from the Social Security Administration. The subject line reads "Get …

Aug 19, 2024 · Scammers use phone calls, emails, text messages, and letters to impersonate Social Security personnel and trick people into giving up personal information. Common tactics …