New Social Security Scam On The Rise

Romance Scams Now
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

SCAM WARNING:
New Scam Targets Your Social Security Benefit

Do You Collect U.S. Social Security?

A new scam is targeting YOU.

How This Scam Works:

• A scammer calls from a 323 area code, posing as a Social Security Administration (SSA) employee.

• In some instances, the scammer tells the victim he or she is due a cost-of-living adjustment increase in their Social Security benefit.

• The caller then tries to get the victim to “verify” their Social Security number, name, date of birth, parents’ name and other personal information.

• If the scammer succeeds, they use the information to make changes to the victim’s direct deposit, address, and telephone information.

What You Should Know About This Scam:

• The SSA does call occasionally call people for customer service purposes.

• Only in very limited situations, usually known by the person being called, will the SSA ask to confirm personal information.
What You Should Do:

• Never provide information such as your Social Security number or bank account numbers to unknown people over the phone or internet unless you are certain who is receiving it.

• If you have questions about any SSA communication — a call, letter, email or text — contact your local Social Security office or 1–800–772–1213.

Visit www.RomanceScamsNow.com to learn more.

Romance Scams Now

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Romance Scams Now [RSN] is the Scam Avoidance Education & Scam Victims’ Assistance & Support division of the Society of Citizens Against Romance Scams [SCARS]

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