Is there a Social Security scam going around?
: This is a scam! Thieves are misusing the Social Security Administration’s authority in phone schemes to trick you into giving them money or personal information. They state there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. They even spoof SSA’s main customer-service telephone number on caller ID.
Are there fake letters from Social Security?
Scammers are known to pose as agents of the federal government. If you receive a letter from Social Security and are not sure if it is real or not, you can verify it by calling 1-800-772-1213.
Why would Social Security be sending me a letter?
Whenever we send you a notice, it is because there is something you should know or do about your claim, benefit status or benefit amount. We send you a notice before we make a change to your benefit amount or eligibility. We will send a notice whenever we must tell you about activity on your case.
How can you tell a Social Security scam?
More Resources. You can call Social Security’s customer service line at 800-772-1213 to confirm whether a communication purporting to be from SSA is real. If you get an impostor call or email, report it to SSA using their detailed online form. You can also call Social Security’s Fraud Hotline at 800-269-0271.
Does Social Security contact by mail?
Social Security only sends emails or text messages if you have opted in to receive them and only in limited situations, including the following: When you have subscribed with Social Security to receive updates and notifications by text or email.
What to do if I gave my information to a scammer?
Call the bank’s hot line, usually printed on the back of your bank card, and report the incident. If you have transferred money to a phisher, report the incident to your local police. Inspect your statements carefully for signs of account misuse. Determine if you want to put a lock on your credit records.
How do I know if my SSN is being used?
To check to see if someone is using your SSN, consider checking your credit report. You can do this online through AnnualCreditReport.com, the only authorized website for free credit reports. You can also use the Annual Credit Report phone number (1-877-322-8228) to request your credit report.
