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Never give your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you.

04/24/2019 9:11 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Hang up if someone calls you claiming to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are concerned it may be a legitimate call dial the main SSA number (1-800-772-1213) rather than the number the caller provides you.

A new scam involves receiving an email allegedly from the SSA, which contains a link to register for a program to "protect yourself from Social Security fraud."   Do not take the bait, it's a scam, and the website, which may look real, will gather and steal your information.

Never give your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you by phone or email.

Report scam attempts like these to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/complaint. 

Protect yourself and your loved ones from Social Security scams.  Visit AARP Fraud Watch Network for more information.


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