Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and ...

“Instead, contact your local Social Security office or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to see whether we really need any information from you. Whatever you do, don't fall victim ...

The SSA reports that while most scam types declined, the Social Security scam surged in 2024, with retirees aged 70 to 84 and 85 above, losing an average of $7,492 to $11,902 per incident.

Look Out for This Social Security Scam That Gives Hackers Full Access to Your Computer. Emily Long. Tue, May 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC. 2 min read.

Sydney Waters with the Better Business Bureau said scammers may pretend to be with the SSA as part of an impersonation scam. “We always see that with the Social Security Administration.

In this episode Rebecca discusses the 4 basic signs of a scam. She reveals that scammers will usually: Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust.

How To Report a Social Security Scam The SSA’s Office of the Inspector General investigates Social Security fraud of all types, and you can file a report by calling the OIG’s hotline at 800 ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Reserve resident Debbie Craighead said her older sister, Madeline Tyler, fell victim to a Social Security scam after receiving official-looking documents in the mail that ...

Phishing scams have been on the rise for quite some time and now there is a new target: retirees. A Social Security Administration phishing scam has been going around, and it can easily fool you ...