The goal of most Social Security scams is to obtain personal information about the victim that can be used in identity theft. 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 ...
Social Security benefits are an essential part of your retirement finances, so be sure to watch for these scams.
The administration also warns about tactics scammers use when pretending to be from the social security administration. The SSA wants everyone to know that they will never threaten benefit suspension, arrest or legal action if a fine or fee is unpaid. Here’s some ways to know if you’re be...
SecurityIntelligence.com reports that 19.6% of all scam or phishing targets online are conducted on social networking websites, which is only second to phishing scams related to financial institutions. Furthermore, almost 22% of the phishing scams conducted on social networking sites are done on ...
Social security identity theft is nothing new. It’s an approach that many identity thieves take because the SSN serves as a golden meal ticket. Yet, the ways that these criminals obtain the number in the first place are often the same. ...
Former McLennan County Judge Gets 9 Months For Theft An ex-judge judge already on probation in a mileage reimbursement scam must serve nine months in federal prison for stealing a dead Texan's Social Security benefits. Nov 20, 2014 Jacob & Sophia Top Texas Newborn Names The Social Secu...
Identity theft can impact finances:Financial losses are the most noticeable effect of social security identity theft. Scammers can steal money from victims’ bank accounts, investments, retirement funds, and mortgages. Cases involving ID theft may necessitate legal services, compounding the financial imp...
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"Thank you for calling Social Security. To ensure quality, your call may be monitored or recorded. Please be aware of individuals impersonating social Security employees over the phone. If you suspect you have received a scam call, you should report the details of the call to the office of ...
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