Watch out for callers who pose as Social Security officials demanding personal data or money. These scams often mix vague legal threats with urgent payment requests, trying to frighten you into compliance. Never share your Social Security number, bank info, or credit card details over the phone unless you initiated the call and have verified the agency’s real number. Hang up, then independently contact the official agency using a trusted number from their website. If you suspect a scam, report it to the FTC and your phone carrier to help block future calls. Staying calm and verifying sources are your best defenses.
A scammer called me, claiming they found a car with my name and SSN, and that i had an outstanding warrant, but i didnt beleive them
A scammer with a Southeast Asian accent claimed to be from the Social Security Administration, requesting personal info for verification, which is clearly a scam.
