Latest News
Name That Scam: Beware of government-like websites
(By - Danielle Serino, 19 Action News)
There are many websites out there promising to help you get through government red tape – for a fee, of course. It’s often for services you can get for free. They even look like government websites. It’s part of this week’s Name That Scam.
Be careful of a company called www.govsimplified.com, which promises to do most of the legwork for you to get a Social Security card, all for the low fee of $29.
All you need to do is fill out a simple questionnaire. They’ll send you a package with all the documents you need to send to the Social Security Office. There’s no waiting in line and your card will be delivered directly to your home. Read more…
This posting is presented for informational purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. Any opinions or interpretations presented are either those of the original author or, in the case of articles authored by the AMAC Foundation, are the opinions of AMAC Foundation staff, originally trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA) and certified via the AMAC Foundation. Any links included in the article are valid on the posted date; socialsecurityreport.org cannot guarantee the duration of the links’ validity. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (https://amacfoundation.org/services/) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org. Because we are a non-profit organization, there is no charge for these services.