Last year, individuals lost millions of dollars to fraudsters who claimed they worked for the Social Security Administration. The agency is stepping up its efforts to catch bad actors and raise public awareness. Here’s what you need to know before falling prey to scammers. sturti | Getty I...
If you recently got an email from the Social Security Administration, don't ignore it. Millions of people who created an online my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will soon have to switch to a Login.gov account to be able to continue to access their information, according...
That's why the Social Security Administration (SSA) regularly issues warnings about the scams that are circulating — so you know what to watch out for. So what are some of the more common Social Security scam tactics, and how can you avoid them? Below, we'll break down what you should...
SHREVEPORT, LA -Louisianaresidents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. Get our free mobile app What Does the Social Security Want?
There's always one of these scams going around and here is another one that may affect your social security or personal info. According to WILX, the scam involves spam callers that will call people and be pretend to be from the Social Security Administration. They will ask for your persona...
The Social Security Administration announced last month that it’s implementing Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the agency’s72.5 million beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients. With the 2.5% bump expected in January and informational letters going out next month, scammers are...
said joseph favorito, a certified financial planner and managing principal at landmark wealth management in melville, new york, in an email. your benefits could also be subject to taxes, depending on your level of income and where you live. the future of social security administration t...
They are persistent and start calling before 8 am and keep calling every hour or so all day long...I believe this is a scam! - Anonymous Texas Was this comment helpful? Yes No 1 [Reply] November 16, 2018 Caller name: Social Security Administration Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster I have...
Social Security Administration employees will never ask for personal information, such as your Social Security number or date of birth, over the phone or via email. 2. Fraudulent Friendly Service Phone Calls Another type of scam call attempts to sell services to the recipient that the SSA read...
The Social Security Administration provides interpreters free of charge. You can call 800-772-1213 to speak with an interpreter who speaks Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, or...