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We know that Social Security scam calls undermine our Social Security system. That’s why we’re sharing this message from the Social Security Administration about how to spot a Social Security scam. Thanks! - SSW team

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people lost more than $442 million in 2021 due to government imposter scams. Since 2019, FTC has received more reports for the Social Security Administration (SSA) than any other government agency.  

In a government imposter scam, someone claims to be a government employee and may ask for personal information, demand payment, or make threats, primarily over the phone, but also through email, text, social media, and mail.

SSW joins the SSA Office of Inspector General (OIG) to reinforce that Social Security will never threaten, scare, or pressure you to take immediate action. If you receive a suspicious call:

  • Hang Up!
  • Don’t trust your caller ID
  • Don’t give them personal information
  • Don’t believe them
  • Don’t give them money
  • Report the scam at oig.ssa.gov

Slam the Scam

The public is encouraged to report Social Security-related scams and fraud to SSA OIG: oig.ssa.gov. Other government imposter scams may be reported to FTC: ftc.gov/scams.

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