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Scam Alerts

“Official” letter causing a panic? It’s probably not from SSA!
March 8, 2023

IG Warning: 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

Newest Imposter Scam Tactic
December 13, 2021

New Tactics for Government Imposters
March 2021

Updates Warning for Social Security Phone Scams
January 2021

New Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam
March 2020

Widespread Social Security Scam Texts
March 2020

Civil Action to Prevent Social Security Scam Calls from Reaching Consumers
January 2020

New Twist to Social Security Phone Scams
January 2020

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