![]() ![]() We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. If you come across one of these scams, please report it to the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline at 1-80, or 1-86(TTY), and then tell the FTC about it. The SSA has a warning about these scams and suggests you contact them directly at 1-80 to verify the reason for the contact and the person’s identity prior to providing any information to the caller. Check with the Social Security Administration.To make their call seem legitimate, scammers use internet technology to spoof their area code – so although it may seem they are calling from Washington, DC, they could be calling from anywhere in the world. Con artists use official-sounding names to make you trust them. If someone has contacted you, you can’t be sure who they are. Never give out or confirm sensitive information – like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number – unless you know who you’re dealing with. Don’t give the caller your information.Here’s some tips to deal with these government imposters: If you get a phone call or are directed to a website other than ssa.gov that is claiming to be associated with the Social Security Administration, don’t respond. Other people have told us that they have come across spoof websites that look like the place where you would apply for a new Social Security card – but these websites are actually a setup to steal your personal information. They say there’s been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number. ![]() Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away. Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items.Money-Making Opportunities and Investments.Jobs and Making Money Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items. ![]()
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