Full Notification

There has been an uptick in Social Security scams, most recently involving unsolicited calls in which people are advised that they are eligible to receive an increase in their Social Security checks.

That unexpected offer from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to activate a benefit increase is from a criminal and not the real SSA. Do not share personal or financial information. Do not click on links or respond. Report suspected scams to oig.ssa.gov/report.

Some tips people should know to prevent Social Security theft and fraud are:

• Do not respond to unsolicited calls or emails requesting information
• Only go on trusted websites
• Do not click suspicious links
• Treat your Social Security Number as confidential information and don’t share it