Social Security and Scam Awareness
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: November 16, 2023
Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money.
If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We want you to know how to identify a scammer and avoid becoming a victim.
We will NEVER:
- Text or email images of an employee’s official government identification.
- Suspend your Social Security number.
- Threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee.
- Require payment by retail gift card, wire transfer, internet currency, or cash by mail.
- Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment.
- Mail or email “official” letters or reports containing your personal information.
We only send text messages if you have opted in to receive texts from us and only in limited situations, including the following:
- When you have subscribed to receive updates and notifications by text.
- As part of our enhanced security when accessing your personal my Social Security account.
If you owe money to us, we will mail you a letter with payment options and appeal rights.
We encourage you to report suspected Social Security imposter scams — and other Social Security fraud — to the OIG’s website. You can find more information about scams on our webpage Protect Yourself from Scams. Please share this information with your friends, family, and colleagues to help spread awareness about Social Security imposter scams.
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Dawn Bystry, Acting Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
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Johnboy
Received email today with address
do-not-reply-message-center@ssa.gov
Looks almost what the official ssa address looks like … but not quite. Couple of extra dashes?
Might be real … Mabel not??
Can’t trust anyone
Sue
Hi, Johnboy. Thanks for reading our blog and for your question. The email address appears to be legitimate. For more information about the emails we send, review our Frequently Asked Questions. However, please continue to be cautious. If you’re not sure an e-mail came from us or one of our marketing firms, DON’T respond to it or click on any links in the email message. We hope this helps.
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Stay vigilant against social security scams. Fraudsters often impersonate government officials, claiming issues with your Social Security number. Be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages demanding personal information or immediate action. Legitimate agencies won’t threaten arrest or suspension. Verify the contact’s authenticity, and report suspicious activity to the authorities. Protect yourself and others by staying informed and sharing scam awareness. Cronalod
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99 % of the people are scamers in this country including the white house on down to the states and who is paying for their actions it is the poor people this country has forgotton the god who gave us many blessings and not those blessing are being taken away from us
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