Scammers use phone calls, emails, text messages, and letters to impersonate Social Security personnel and trick people into giving up personal information.
Common tactics include asking for your Social Security number and threatening to cut off Social Security benefits if personal information isn’t provided.
Always remember, the Social Security Administration offers free forms and services.
If you suspect that you’ve been a victim of a Social Security scam or wish to report any attempts, you can call the Office of the Inspector General hotline (1-800-269-0271) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
You can also submit a fraud report through the OIG website.