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Scam Alerts

Title Date
Unexpected Call or Message? Think Scam First July 31, 2025
Watch Out for Remote Job Scams Claiming to be from SSA July 15, 2025
Beware of Scam Emails Asking to Download Statements April 01, 2025
Don’t Hand Off Your Assets for “Safe Keeping” March 19, 2025
It’s a New Scam: “The Security Update Tool” February 26, 2025
Do Not Click the Link to Claim SSA Benefits! February 11, 2025
Don’t Let Scammers Deceive You! October 11, 2024
Hybrid Scams on the Rise August 07, 2024
$600 June Increase is Bogus June 14, 2024
Don’t Hand Off Cash to “Agents” March 28, 2024
“Official” letter causing a panic? It’s probably not from SSA! March 08, 2023
Offers to Increase Your Social Security Benefit Are from Criminals October 20, 2022
The Inspectors General Community Stresses Warning About Scams: Criminals will Pretend to be from Any Federal Government Agency August 18, 2022
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges May 20, 2022
Inspector General Warns of Newest Imposter Scam Tactic December 13, 2021
New Tactics for Government Imposters March 02, 2021
Warning Issued for Widespread Social Security Phone Scams January 08, 2021
Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam March 20, 2020
Widespread Social Security Scam Texts March 03, 2020
Civil Action to Prevent Social Security Scam Calls from Reaching Consumers January 28, 2020
New Twist to Social Security Phone Scams January 08, 2020
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