Tag: Government Impersonators

You’ve gotten the calls: from Social Security. Or the IRS. Or Medicare. Or any number of other agencies.

Have you gotten calls about supposed problems with your Social Security number from callers pretending they’re with the Social Security Administration (SSA)? If so, you’re not alone.

You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?

Still getting calls from people claiming to be from Medicare, asking for money or personal information? Watch this video about how you can protect yourself from Medicare scams: 

Probably not. At least, not from the real SSA. But how many of you have gotten calls from someone who said they were the Social Security Administration?

We try to let you know when we learn about new scams, so you can avoid them and warn your friends and family.

Earlier this month, we told you about a growing scam: people pretend to be from the Social Security Administration

The FTC is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money.

If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice.

Scammers follow the news – and the money.