SECURITY TIPS

Scam Targets Social Security Numbers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently alerted consumers about a scam in which a caller, pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA), attempts to obtain Social Security numbers or money. In one version of the scam, the caller tells the victim that his or her Social Security number has been linked to a crime. He then says the Social Security number has been blocked and offers to reactivate it for a fee. The CFPB has a webpage with audio of what a Social Security scam may sound like, along with tips that can help consumers identify potential scams.   If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/complaint.

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