{"id":11790,"date":"2021-05-10T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T16:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=11790"},"modified":"2021-05-07T15:02:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T22:02:02","slug":"social-security-scams-how-to-report-social-security-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/social-security-scams-how-to-report-social-security-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security Scams: How to Report Social Security Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2020, victims of Social Security scams lost $45 million. While this kind of scam<\/a> is nothing new, many people still get victimized. That is why you should know how to detect a Social Security scam, how to report the scam, and how you can avoid it.<\/p>\n

Keep reading as we share with you all these details to help protect yourself and your\u00a0money from these scammers.<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Social Security Scams<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Typing-on-busy-day-889994-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

In the US, about 65 million people are receiving benefits from Social Security. This figure is what urges scammers to use the name of the program to fool people and get money via letters, emails, and texts.<\/a> They pretend to be someone working for the Social Security Administration (SSA), attempt to get your Social Security number<\/a> and steal your personal information<\/a>. Here are the most common tactics that Social Security scam artists use:<\/p>\n

Threatening Phone Call<\/h3>\n

According to the Federal Trade Commission, fake phone calls<\/a> related to Social Security benefits are increasing. Scammers will claim to be from the SSA and make you believe that there\u2019s a problem with your benefits or your Social Security number. Then, they say you\u2019ll face legal action or be arrested because of the illegal activity with your Social Security account.<\/p>\n

Others send these threatening messages via text. While the SSA does call in special cases, the agency will not threaten you with arrest or legal action<\/a> if you do not give them information or pay a fine.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manager-discussing-on-phone-913580-1-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Service Phone Call<\/h3>\n

Some scammers will call you and offer services that the agency provides for free. For instance, they might tell you to get a new Social Security card. They may also convince you to enroll another family member in the program. Others will ask for your contribution records together with your total future income.<\/a><\/p>\n

Fake Email<\/h3>\n

Social Security scams also involve fake emails<\/a>. They will imitate letters from the agency using the same font styles and even the SSA\u2019s seal. Note that these fake emails may take you to a web page that also copies the official website of the SSA. These scammers will then attempt to get your personal information. Remember that the SSA does not ask for personal information and does not use threatening language, whether via phone, email, or text.<\/p>\n

How To Detect Social Security Scams<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Executive-manager-speaking-at-phone-941144-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Social Security scams include the following warning signs:<\/p>\n