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Consumer Alert

Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19

Jim Kreidler

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

Consumer Alert

SSA imposters top IRS in consumer loss reports

Seena Gressin

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.

Consumer Alert

Getting calls from the SSA?

Jennifer Leach

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?

Consumer Alert

Fake calls about your SSN

Jennifer Leach

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.

Consumer Alert

Hang up on spoofed SSA calls

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

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