Social Security scams aboundJosh Richman
Common Social Security Scams Sometimes the goal of a Social Security scam is to steal the victim's identity so the impersonator can open a new credit card or bank account or even receive benefits in the victim's name. In other instances, the caller will demand money from the victim directly...
Social Security benefits are an essential part of your retirement finances, so be sure to watch for these scams.
The Social Security Administration last summer started a new hotline to report scams. Meanwhile, the Department Of Justice has filed civil actions against telecom companies that have knowingly passed along phony calls. Yet those efforts aren't enough to keep up with the pace of bad actors. Text...
Machel said she was told her Social Security number had been compromised and had been used to set up "multiple bank accounts associated with a drug cartel." Thinking she needed to transfer money to an off-shore account that would be safe, she wired $150,000. It wasn't until later th...
What to do: If you receive a WhatsApp message from a company, confirm that you have signed up for notifications with that company. If not, ignore the message and delete it. If such offers seem authentic or enticing, check the company’s official website or social media accounts before you...
If you get a social media message that you think is a scam:Don’t interact with the message. Delete it or leave it unopened. If you think it’s from a friend whose account has been hacked, to avoid scams by interacting with the message itself, contact them on another platform to let...
Online scams(骗) have been a social problem for years in Asia, said Xinhua. The United Nations Human Rights Office__ 36_ (give) a report on Aug 29. It showed the situation of online scams in Southeast Asia.At ___ 37_ (little) 120,000 people across Myanmar(缅甸) are forced to take...
The caller claims there is a problem with your Social Security number or account The caller requests payment via cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wired money transfer The caller threatens you will be arrested or other legal action will be taken ...
One of the most prevalent and successful online scams is phishing. This involves the scammer luring you into providing them with personal information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive information they can use to make purchases, steal your identity, or more....