The Inspector General
As students sharpen their pencils, scammers sharpen their tricks.
Scammers target students, parents, and educators with fake government calls, emails, and texts.
Common Back-to-School Scams
- Fake student loan repayment or forgiveness calls.
- Bogus tax refund or tuition assistance offers.
- Phony Social Security number suspension claims.
Always verify before you give personal information or send money.
Government agencies will never threaten you, demand payment in gift cards, or promise “fast-track” benefits for a fee.
Learn more about fraud and scams at ssa.gov/scam and oig.ssa.gov.
Resources
Download and print free bookmarks, postcards, and flyers for your classroom. Please share these resources with students, parents, colleagues, other educators in your community. By distributing these materials, you can help protect yourself and your community from government imposter scams. Raising awareness is an important step in preventing fraud and keeping everyone informed and safe.