Social Security Fraud: What It Looks Like and How Not to Get Scammed
Social Security has done a lot of good since its inception in the 1930s, including dramatically reducing poverty among the elderly over the course of the elderly. But very often, Social Security provides a benefit that others try to take away.
So many millions of Social Security checks are sent out to American taxpayers that scams to steal them are frequently carried out. And of late, there have been numerous stories in the news about individuals getting arrested for such scams.
Social Security has done a lot of good since its inception in the 1930s, including dramatically reducing poverty among the elderly over the course of the elderly. But very often, Social Security provides a benefit that others try to take away.
This is the story of how my sister nearly fell for a Social Security scam. Her panicked call to me â as she was on the line with a criminal trying to steal her money â illustrates just how people fall for this type of fraud.
No doubt youâve received a similar call, either from an individual or a recorded voice, claiming your Social Security number has been compromised because of criminal activity. You are told that unless you respond immediately â usually by sending money, buying gift cards, or revealing bank account details â youâll be arrested or your Social Security number will be âsuspended.â
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This is the story of how my sister nearly fell for a Social Security scam. Her panicked call to me â as she was on the line with a criminal trying to steal her money â illustrates just how people fall for this type of fraud.
No doubt youâve received a similar call, either from an individual or a recorded voice, claiming your Social Security number has been compromised because of criminal activity. You are told that unless you respond immediately â usually by sending money, buying gift cards, or revealing bank account details â youâll be arrested or your Social Security number will be âsuspended.â
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