If you receive a call, text, or email that...
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- Threatens to suspend your Social Security number, even if they have part or all of your Social Security number
- Warns of arrest of legal action
- Demands or requests immediate payment
- Requires payment by gift card, prepaid debit card, internet currency, or by mailing cash
- Pressures you for personal information
- Requests secrecy
- Threatens to seize your bank account
- Promises to increase your Social Security benefit
- Tries to gain your trust by providing fake "documentation," false "evidence," or the name of a real government official
...it is a SCAM!
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BEWARE OF SOCIAL SECURITY PHONE SCAMS
The Social Security Administration and Office of the Inspector General continue to receive reports of scammers impersonating SSA employees over the phone to request personal information or money. Imposters may threaten you and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or legal action. Do not fall for it!
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SSA employees will NEVER threaten you for information, or promise a reward or resolution in exchange for personal information or money.
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Do not use caller ID to verify that the caller is a government employee. Many scam calls “spoof” official government numbers, such as SSA’s National 800 Number, the Social Security Fraud Hotline, local Social Security field offices, SSA press offices, or local police numbers.
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Impostors may use legitimate names and phone numbers of SSA employees.
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If the caller demands sensitive personal information, payment via gift card or pre-paid debit card or wire transfer, it is a scam.
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If the caller makes threats when you do not comply with their request, it is a scam.
If you receive a suspicious call:
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Hang up!
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Do not give them money or personal information.
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Report the scam to your local police department. The Westchester County Police Department - Mount Kisco Precinct can be located at 40 Green Street, Mt Kisco or by phoning 914 241 1100. In an emergency, dial 911.
