Protecting What’s Important to You
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: June 30, 2021
Unfortunately, scams are a part of our current reality. Scammers are always thinking of different ways to trick their targets, coming up with various ways to try to steal your information, identity, and benefits. They depend on you not knowing about their methods.
We always say that preparation begins with information. Being informed about the latest scams and knowing the signs can go a long way toward staying a step ahead of them. Check out our infographic to learn how you can help us protect your information.
Also, stay up to date by reading our blog series on scams:
- Inspector General Warns Public About Social Security Advisory Board-Related Scam
- Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number
- How You Can Help Social Security Protect Your Information
Every day, people get tricked into sending money or giving out personal information. Don’t be one of them! Together, you and Social Security can thwart the scammers’ efforts.
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Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Carrie S.
I keep getting calls from someone claiming to be from Social Security Administration saying my social security number is going to be suspended due to fraudulent activity. I just hang up and block the number, but I keep getting these calls. What can I do?
L.A.
Hi Carrie. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Isabel
I have been receiving calls from 800-688-4745. The automated message left is that there is a new way to connect with the Social Security Administration office. They advise you to call the number and press # _ when you call back. Then it states, that if they do not hear from me, my social will be blocked permanently.
L.A.
Hi Isabel. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Jerry N.
Received a call that my social security number was hacked and to call 850-359-5062 before they take legal action!
I’m guessing it’s a scam.
Jerry N.
Received a call that my social security number was hacked and to call 850-359-5062 before they take legal action!
I’m guessing it’s a scam.
Jerry Nestos
jnestos@yahoo.com
Jan P.
806-792-5413
806-401-5033
2 calls today claiming to be social security
Lesla H.
Why don’t you ask for the scammer phone numbers they are calling from so you can have your fraud research team track the numbers?
Here are just a few I got today and it’s only 2:30pm
(417) 582-7074. (2) From Ozark Missouri
(954) 388-3345. Florida
Jeannie L.
Got a call from 315 257 2373
recorded message saying I have a judgement on my soical security number?
Juanita B.
I received a phone call which was a rerecorded message
that said my ss number had been used fraudulently and I need to call back this number as soon as possible. The number is 1(610)844-0358 Allentown, PA
Dennis H.
I received a voicemail on both 3 & 4 Oct that my SS number was suspended by the Federal Crime & Investigation Department with a call-back # 224-877-8093. I was surprised that the number was the same both days. ,,, Of course I did not call the scammer back!
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Dennis. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Keith B.
I have been on social security since i was 22. Im 53 now. I have not gotten as far in life as i like..i would like a lot more out of life. Im thinking about taking a couple of online college courses. Im thinking about majoring in business administration. I do not know yet what i want to specify in but will choose when the time comes. I am also going to be looking for part time work in the spring. Social security does not pay what money i want. So im going to divert around it.