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Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away.

Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there’s been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number.

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.

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. It’s most likely a scam.

Here’s some tips to deal with these government imposters:

  • Don’t give the caller your information. 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. If someone has contacted you, you can’t be sure who they are.
  • Don’t trust a name or number. Con artists use official-sounding names to make you trust them. 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.
  • Check with the Social Security Administration. The SSA has a warning about these scams and suggests you contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the reason for the contact and the person’s identity prior to providing any information to the caller.

If you come across one of these scams, please report it to the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or 1-866-501-2101(TTY), and then tell the FTC about it.

jrccpharm
December 10, 2019
using new number they are relentless. Had 2 calls back to back from 512-675-3537. Wont they learn.
Jersey Girl
December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 12:50pm I just received a call and recorded voice message from 469-663-4023 claiming it would be the last call to inform me that my social security number was going to be suspended within 24 hours for illegal and suspicious activity in Texas. The message asked me to press 1 to connect with a social security officer and also gave the above mentioned number for me to call back. SCAM! Now they need to keep their promise and NOT call me again!
mark
December 11, 2019
Thank you, just got nailed...usually hang up when I hear silence first but decided to see if I could talk to someone to tell them to stop calling...that's when robo "Amanda Summers" came on the line to try and scam me...scared me at first...what a lousy way to earn a living, these losers and low-lifes
minusblindfold
December 11, 2019
‭+1 (919) 249-7526‬ Was the number I was contacted by. The guy barely spoke English and demanded my information in order to proceed with any information for me.
DL
December 12, 2019
I've received about 5-6 calls so far today from a 410 area code number with a female robot sounding voice telling me my social security number has been suspended. I'm not going to call them back but just wanted to post this in case anyone else is looking to see if this is legit... it sounds like a scammer.
Mich01
December 12, 2019
I got a scam call, my phone said the call was from England. A "116" area code. I hung up, I'm not all that dumb.
Mcfine1999
December 12, 2019
Received call from 281-307-8756 then from 281-059-9729 robocall states this is officer Mandy Barnes from the social Security Administration and there has been fraudulent activity found in Texas on your social security number and to press 1 to speak to an officer. I did and the woman could not speak English. I told them to stop calling this number because I had already notified the social security Administration of this scam call and they hung up. I researched and the call came from United States and one from Texas. Beware and do not fall prey to this scam.
misha2mil
December 12, 2019
have received multiple calls from 510 area code stating fraudulent activity on SSN in Texas. #'s are 361-3489, 605-5988, 285-7168
Odeta
December 13, 2019
2105918443 phone number associated with Dayton, OH called me today and left a voicemail in my phone saying my SSN was suspended for suspicious activity and there will be a lawsuit against me. It was a computer non-human pre-recorded message. Seems like a scam, sounds like a scam. Just thought of also reporting it in this website. I’m sorry for elderly people who might fall for this. I live in Michigan.
Sunshine
December 13, 2019
I had two calls saying they were ssa in maryland and if i dont call back i will be arrested for fraud on my social number...443 234 0725 and 443 671 5861
SS compromised…
December 13, 2019
Hi. Please be aware social security scammers if you received a number 1866-289-7489 and there was a short brief message left on the vm , " this is the social security administration office..." which may sound professional. First attempt to call back the 1888 number, there was no answer (quiet monotone) and I disconnected (which was sounded very obvious). 2nd attempt to call back a live person picked the phone immediately (if you listened to the background noise- you can hear other people chattering like a customer service call center). The person on the line speaks with broken English (MiddleEastern/Indian), attempted to collect and falsely verify last four digits of the ss# and name, then states, "your social security number has been compromised and this is a warning to let you know how serious this is, the call will be recorded and passed on to the authorities if you do not agree". I interupted him (Steven Thompson id# 260791-ssa) to tell him, " no , I do not give you any right to record and use the message, I would like to investigate further more and research if this is correct because I did not receive any document/letters from the Social Security's office regarding to a compromise...." and he interrupted me- screamed at me, "LISTEN HEAR, I am trying to HELP YOU!!!!" I replied back to him, "You do not speak to a U.S. Citizen, or customers or yell at customers...this is unprofessional and inappropriate". He replied, "YOU DID NOT LISTEN TO ME!!!!" (This is where I felt that this was truly a scam because I googled SSA number and called, which there was a process where you dial a number to get to an operator. Please be aware and report to the SSA office for further concerns. But the response on the line how the person spoke was a big red flag even if you do not go through the automation phone service. Best of Luck and be safe!
Lyza
December 13, 2019
Getting calls from SSI-Dynata using 630 area code. Dynata has added SSI- to Dynata. If the same, Dynata.com comes up from Plano, TX so why are they using 630 area codes? Options to opt out by phone or email where you give them your email and your phone number -- that will work, don't you think?
Jones55
December 16, 2019
just got a call from this number 1-804-207-5304 saying charges are been file on my for suspicions of fraud
Adubz
December 16, 2019
626-391-2374 is a scam number saying SS card was suspended due to suspicious activity on the card.
Canadian
December 16, 2019
1-800-870-0308 Said my SIN was comprised. Needed to know banking information, account balances and confined my SIN. I did not give any real answers.
Tommy
December 16, 2019
I just received a telephone call from 501-295-3948, Arkansas area code, warning my SSI number has been used fraudulently and will be suspended. I hung up and called the number back. It was very active room of telephone users. I called SSA and was directed to this fraud site. This scam is not from SSA.
123456
December 17, 2019
888-256-3096 do not answer they are scammers
mc
December 17, 2019
I've gotten 2 calls today that match the other comments descriptions. Officer Amanda Barnes calling because my SSN has been used for fraudulent activity on the south border of Texas. (361)-287-3407 [Skidmore, TX] and (361)-202-0097 [Cuero, TX]
SH
December 19, 2020

In reply to by mc

I got the same name but from a Pa number yesterday same message, and cause I don’t answer my phone to numbers I don’t know my voicemail has it stored with the transcript, the voice is robotic. This is the number they used (570) 331-5253. Same name Officer Amanda Barnes.
madhukar
December 18, 2019
****702-788-9888*** Beware if you receive a call from (700)11. This is a scam call saying your SSN would be suspended and is associated with suspicious bank accounts and drug trafficking and they say they will issue a new SSN by transferring your complete bank balance into a gift card the next day. Please be aware that your SSN would never be suspended . Be cautious out there guys.
called
December 18, 2019
add 1-620-682-4636 to the list of phishing scammers for SSO
Uconncass
December 18, 2019
Bombarded with calls from 361-204-0220. Robo-caller saying my Social Security number is in jeopardy or some other nonsense in Texas
Uconncass
December 18, 2019
Robo caller from"Texas" with an Indian type of accent 361-204-0220 saying my SSN has been compromised.
Anzar
December 20, 2019
I have received a call from - 800-314-6508 and they told me that my SSN have been compromised and its being used in suspicious activity. Then they connected me to so called - "legal cell social security administration" number. The call got transferred to a person named Victor with badge number - 02840195. Somehow he already knew my age and then he was asking my last 4 digits of SSN which made me feel like its a scam call then i have asked for there authenticity, He asked me to google "ssa headquateroperational status" and ask me to click on a website like - www. ssa. gov /hqalert/ It seems like a scam. I haven't provided them any details of mine. I would like to request SSN administration to take necessary action against these scammers, If you need proof I have the whole recording of call that i can provide.
Fed-Up
December 18, 2019
Every once in a while, I would receive telephone calls from different numbers, claiming that they are from The Investigation of Department of Social Security. They would claim that someone social security was in jeopardy of being fraud. Did not say who. The words were YOUR social security. It was left on my answering service. Some 1-877-249-3482 and to give them a call.
mia hunt
December 18, 2019
469 270 1953 called 20 times
Sandy
December 18, 2019
Rachel Clark VM stating I had a case # and gave my name and partial address. Stated it was a complaint I filled with the SS office. But called from a local # 562 232 9947 left # 888 320 1214 case# 198-00401 in regards to my complaint. At no time did I ever file a complaint. Let alone several calls VM an officer is waiting to arrest me because my SS # has been canceled. Social Security stated they NEVER CALL.
chibivix
December 19, 2019
I got a call from 800 692 9725 they said my number had been compromised and to press a number to talk to live agent.
NYC
December 19, 2019
Received a message today from number 682-260-6811 and stated they were SSA and they were going to suspend SS number due to criminal activity. looked number up and it was showed to be a scam.
In-Florida
December 19, 2019
This scam is still running. Received "female" robotic voicemail mentioning Amanda Barns.
abritt21
December 07, 2020

In reply to by In-Florida

I got this same call not even 5 minutes ago in North Carolina.
Texas
December 19, 2019
Getting scam calls from 714-409-8058 claiming to be social security administration. I did not provide any information. Just reporting the number.
salty
December 19, 2019
800 521 2102... just had a call from them saying my ss has been compromised and they have been receiving suspicious activity with my ss number and to press one to speak with an officer. Hung up. I was at work and that sounded suspicious.
Mrs. smith
December 20, 2019
1800 986 4503 called requesting social security number. I gave them the FBI telephone number and they said oh we got caught. please be aware of this people are fraud.
Shibaancho
December 21, 2019
This phone number has called me 1-833-729-2583 pretending too be social security I don't answer them cause they ask for social security card number
CRPS_Warrior
December 28, 2019
I have received calls from this number 850-397-8387 on (3) different occasions in the past week... Here is the automated message they leave on my voicemail every time: This is the Department of the Social Security Administration. My federal batch ID number is SSA9165. The purpose of this call is regarding an enforcement action which has been executed by the US Treasury Department against your name. Ignoring this will be an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the magistrate judge or exempted jury for a federal criminal offense so before this matter goes to federal claims court house or before you get arrested. Kindly call us back on our number which is 850-397-8387. I repeat it's 850-397-8387. Thanks! Unfortunately, that is not the only number to call and leave me messages pertaining to my SS# though. In the last year, I have received dozens of these calls all from different numbers but thankfully I'm able to save them in my saved voicemail file for future reference... I have added more numbers and the script of the voicemail left with each one below. Hopefully, it will help other people who receive similar calls know they are a scam and not to give out their information. 240-230-3300: Your social security number has been selected for fraudulent activities. So once you get this message kindly call us back as soon as possible on our number. Before we begin with the legal proceedings against you. That is 240-230-3300. I repeat 240-230-3300. Thank you! 774-757-0577: This message is to inform you that there are legal enforcement actions filed against you and your social security number has been suspected for fraudulent activities. So once you get this message kindly call us back as soon as possible or press one to speak to our investigating officer. Call back number is 774-757-0577. I repeat 774-757-0577. Thank you! 682-777-3331: Your social security number for fraudulent activity. So when you get this message kindly call us back on our hotline number 682-777-3331. I repeat that is 682-777-3331. If you disregard this notice and do not return the call then we will begin with the legal proceedings against you. Thank You!
Nana004
January 04, 2020
I get calls saying if I don’t call back they will issue a warrant for my arrest. REALLY
Oliver
January 04, 2020
I just received a call of this nature, from phone number 800-619-3182. A voice recording came on to tell me that my SS# had been suspended for suspicious activity. And to press a number to continue. I just hung up. Googled the # and found this site. When their number came up immediately that they were scammers, they needed to be reported.
J Wolf
January 06, 2020
On Sunday, January 05, 2020, I received 2 phone calls from Texas: 214-790-3610. The first one came at 8:02pm & the second one at 8:04pm. I did not answer either call. No voice message was left.
reddy
January 06, 2020
Got a recorded call from 800-724-7422 saying social security number is suspended and all benefits are placed on hold, to talk to specialist press '1'. Understood its a scam. I doubt 800-778-1823, 800-750-6714, 800-755-7037, 800-714-5608, 800-715-1980, 800-755-7037 are also potentially scam. Please block them. People, SSA office would generally send you a mail to your respective address before doing so. Don't response to such spam calls and loosing your money and time. Thanks.
elena
January 06, 2020
I got several calls claiming to be ssa and when I call back a person actually answers impersonating an officer. Foreign accent , asking me to verify my information . Phone number is 813-925-6593
Sunny S
January 06, 2020
Received a phone call 1 800-989-5277 with automated message from so called SSA. Asked to call back. Earlier recd many calls from so called SSA and IRS too. I just don't answer.
Bobbi
January 06, 2020
I have now received three automated phone calls today advising me that my social security number was going to be suspended because of fraud. Blocking the number now.
Concerncitizen
January 07, 2020
Got 2 robo call today from Officer Amanda Barnes the number used were : 361-209-7089 and 361-687-9287. Call was about my SS# was used illegally and to press 1
Andy
January 08, 2020
I got the"officer Amanda Barnes" robo call 3 times today from 3 different numbers: 361-889-3501, 361-207-3903, 361-415-7128
Jacksonville FL
January 09, 2020
Got a scam call today from 361-625-7705 Officer Amanda Barnes saying my SSN had been used for fraud in the S Texas border area.
JP
January 09, 2020
2 robo calls (from numbers below) saying officer Amanda Barnes stating my SSN number is being used for fraudulent activities in south Texas boarder. First 361-369-8636 BLOCKED then 361-600-0253 also BLOCKED!!!
Ms tooty
January 09, 2020
I got calls from these numbers: 209-973-6235 209-212-4730 209-742-7694 209-139-3500 209-007-4342 209-742-7694 209-985-9850 giving me a message saying my s.s. # has been used in a fraud & was going to shut my number down and they wanted me to give them my name. the guy said they have everything on me and wanted me to verify my info. please be careful not to answer to these persons.
Letmeshare
January 10, 2020
I just got a call like this one from 18008650330 when I tried to record this suspicious message it just automatically hang up. Where could I officially report this suspicious activity and this number officially?