Social security scams are on the rise

2 August, 2019

Social security scams are on the rise

Subject: [leadership] Social Security scams on the rise

I received the letter below from Social Security. Please share with your members and friends.

Dear Colleague:

Scams have become an unfortunate part of our society. You probably know someone who has gotten a call from a Social Security impersonator.

We at Social Security are serious about protecting the information entrusted to us. In the past year, we’ve posted a series of blogs about how our beneficiaries can protect their information from scammers and what to do when they receive a “spoof” call.

Additionally, we are teaming up with other government agencies to develop educational tools that would help our citizens spot these schemes and avoid becoming victims.

Recently, we worked with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission to create a new fraud prevention placemat to help you avoid Social Security scams. You can order free copies of the placemat to use at dining venues, or to share with friends and family. The placemat is in English on one side and Spanish on the other side.

You can help us protect the people you serve. These are some things to remember:

Talk about it! Social Security scams haven’t been as common until recently. Share the message with others to make them aware of this type of scam.
Government employees will not threaten to take away benefits or ask for money or personal information to protect your Social Security card or benefits.
Report Social Security scams to the SSA Office of Inspector General Fraud Hotline at (800) 269-0271or oig.ssa.gov/report and to the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov/complaint.

Sincerely,

Darlynda Bogle
Acting Associate Commissioner
Strategic & Digital Communications
(T) 410-965-1804
@SSAOutreach

Sharon Lovering, Editor

American Council of the Blind

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