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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LaDonna T.
in the past two days i keep getting phone calls saying that some one is trying to reach me and it is very important i call them back. something about my card and crime. the number they want me to call is: 1-276-622-3702. they have been calling me since 10-4-2019. i have not returned their call. am i being scammed? thank you.
Luis A.
Hi LaDonna. Thank you for checking in with us. Keep in mind 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 site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Cheryl L.
I just received a call from 346-060-5260 saying that my social security number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity. I feel that this is a fraudulent call and wanted to report it.
Luis A.
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
tammie l.
someone called saying ther ewas suspixioua CTIVITY W MY NUMBER..THEN I COMEON HERE and it sad i already have a my account set yp? i dont recall setting up anything of the sort..what do i do/
Tammy b.
Someone valled me by the name of robert wilson saying my social security number was gonna be suspended because of criminal activity so i need to lnow if this is a scam
Luis A.
Hi Tammy. 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.
Yvonne M.
i have received 22 calls in the last three hours from an area code in Torrence, CA claiming to be the SSN Administration.
Luis A.
Hi Yvonne. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
William D.
This number keeps calling me and says they are cancelling my social security number. I know it is a scam, but thought I would leave you their number. They have tried three times today. 800-953-0621
Luis A.
Hi William. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Jason
Called 10/9/2019 from 214-874-2875 saying to be SSA. Was hung up on and couldn’t get anyone to answer when calling back. Very suspicious
Luis A.
Hi Jason. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Kenneth Y.
I’ve been getting phone calls that my SSI account is involved in a criminal investigation. The phone number they call from is 330-481-5770.
Luis A.
Hi Kenneth. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Martin B.
I received a call about 15 minutes ago from the ‘Social Security Administration’ claiming there had been fraudulent activity on my number. The first thing they asked me for was my ssno and birthdate. When I said no way, they hung up. The phone number was: 1 410 883 0997.
Luis A.
Hi Martin. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Brandy H.
My problem is that I am actually *waiting* for a call from the SSA in regard to SSI benefits (I recently won my medical appeal), and I got a call from 219-209-3474 claiming that this was their final attempt to get in touch with me. I called them back, but instead of giving THEM information, I *asked* for my information–because Social Security should know SOMETHING about me if they’re calling my registered phone number, right? And some guy with a foreign accent spouted off an address that’s almost 20 years old–something ANYONE could Google. Since I have an open case and I have received recent correspondence, I *know* that you guys have my *current* address.
But I am still frightened to death that I might have made a mistake and hung up on the Real SSA. 🙁
Luis A.
Hi Brandy. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.