social security scam
Living on Social Security–It Can Be a Challenge!
For seniors needing to exist on just Social Security, life can be pretty challenging. Yes, that’s a pretty significant understatement. Yahoo Finance contributor Vance Cariaga, in a post today on finance.yahoo.com presents an analysis of just how severe those challenges…
Helping You Avoid Scams this Holiday Season
Social Security-related scams continue to be widespread, especially during the holidays. Criminals pretending to be from Social Security and other federal government agencies are tricking victims into sending money or sharing personal information. The scam tactics and scripts may vary,…
How to spot imposter scams
As we enter the season of giving, we are also entering the season of imposters and scammers. The Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has received reports of scammers creating fake identification badges and using them to “prove” that…
The Suspended Social Security Number Scam
Social Security scams are on the rise. Over 35,000 people reported Social Security impostor scams to the Federal Trade Commission in 2018, up from 3,200 in 2017. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration…