Beware of phone calls, text messages, emails, and letters that appear to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Scammers impersonate the SSA to try to get you to provide personal details or pay them money. The messages that you receive may look legitimate. Some of the ways to tell that it could be a scam include:
It can be scary to get this kind of message, from what you think is a trusted organization. That is what the scammers want. It is really important to pause, take a deep breath, and verify if the message is real or a scam.
Please note, you may receive legitimate calls or emails and text messages from the Social Security Administration, particularly if you have opted in communication via these channels. To protect yourself, always search for their number on the Social Security Administration website and call them back, that way you know that you are speaking to a representative of the SSA.
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