Numbers like 855‑249‑4340 repeatedly surface in threads where callers claim to be from the Social Security Administration, yet opinions split between legit workload‑support units and outright fraud. Spoofing of official IDs is common, so treat any unsolicited call as suspect until you independently verify the source. Start by hanging up and dialing the known SSA 1‑800‑772‑1213 line yourself. Never share your Social Security number or banking details until you’ve confirmed the caller’s identity through official channels. Keep records of dates, names, and extensions; report suspicious activity to the FTC and SSA fraud hotlines.
Recived a call from a miss lydia, claimed to be about payment opitions, didnt answer and dont think its leggit
According to my local Social Security Office, this number is legitimate and used for processing claims.
Your research was helpfull, i was just starting to do it too, we just filed for SS and recieved an email from SS with this number saying it was the Tampa WSU unit, i'm going to trust it because of the timing
Following an online application, an email was received from an unverified address, prompting concerns about its legitimacy
The comment below seems suspect, as there is no record of this number in the SSA booklet.
Clearly, this number is not legitimate as it's absent from the SSA booklet, indicating a potential scam.
I verified this morning that this number belongs to the Tampa Workload Unit, they should be more carefull with the questions they ask, it seems suspect.
After verifying the information, I can confirm that the Tampa Workload Center's call was legitimate, and the provided number, 855-249-4340, is genuine. To alleviate any doubts, I recommend contacting your local SSA office or calling the SSA info number to confirm the authenticity of the call.
I have confirmed the details
Verification with the national Social Security Administration help line confirmed that the 855-249-4340 number is legitimate and belongs to a real SSA regional office.
Beware of providing personal or financial information over the phone, especially if you did not initiate the call. Scammers often fake caller ID, so it's crucial to verify the number before responding. Searching for the number online can help you determine its legitimacy.
We are availble to work on saturdays
To all the lurkers out ther-
This is a legitimate call from the SSA, and we respond to this line during specific hours on weekdays.
The call was genuine since we operate on Saturdays
The call was genuine and came from the SSA.
Our office is also open on Saturdays!
For verification of any SSA employee or telephone number, our national customer service number, 1 800 772 1213, is available to confirm the authenticity of the call, as stated by the office supervisor of the Tampa FL Workload Support Unit (WSU).
It is uncertain whether this call was fraudulent or not, prompting further investigation.
A suspicious call from a person claiming to be 'Mrs. McConnell' from the 'Social Security Instant File Department' was received on Saturday, but after verifying with the actual social security number, it was clear this was a scam
I received a call from a lady who addressed me by my maiden name, claiming to have information about benefits for my children, which she left in a message on my cell phone.
It is suggested that you contact your local SSA office to verify the ownership of a suspicious number, as it may be registered to the Social Security Administration's Workload Support Unit in Tampa, FL.
I advise reporting this number to the actual SSA, as it appears to be a phishing scam aimed at gathering sensitive information.
Today, a woman with an asian accent, claiming to be Miss Lydia from the Social Security Administration, called me and asked for my social secuirity number, which I didnt give her
