What Are Social Security-Related Scams?
Criminals continue to impersonate SSA and other government agencies to obtain personal information or money.
A scammer might call, email, text, write letters, or send messages on social media claiming to be from SSA or OIG. A scammer might use the name of a person who really works there and might send a picture or attachment as proof.
Recognizing the signs of a scam gives you the power to ignore criminals and report the scam.
Four Signs of a Scam
Scams come in many varieties, but they all work the same way:
Scammers pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust.
Scammers say there is a problem or a prize.
Scammers pressure you to act immediately.
Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way.
