The elderly are easy prey For those trying to steal pension money. which Recent scams What do these groups of people face? According to various experts, Social Security fraud is on the rise And some predictions suggest that things will get worse as the months of 2023 roll around.
The most common scams range from mail fraud to calls from people posing as authorities Claimants receive certain information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and by phone that require an urgent change to a beneficiary’s account.
Alternatively, they ask you to pay with a retail gift card, wire transfer, prepaid debit cards, digital currency, or send money through the mail to avoid arrest.
You should know that all these situations are false and the only thing they want is to steal your money. And the procedures the SSA uses to report the problem are not correct. In fact, the system explains that when a situation arises it must be corrected, They will contact you first with a letter.
What are your chances of getting a phone call? Indeed it does, but only if you demand it.
Tips from the Social Security Administration to avoid being scammed
According to the SSA, Social Security beneficiaries are advised to avoid falling victim to fraudIgnoring the following actions:
-If a person calls you and says there is a problem with your Social Security Number (SNN) or your account.
When they invite you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, prepaid debit cards, Internet currency, or money by mail.
-When a person impersonates a representative of the US government, Social Security or another government agency.
Can You Do Correct statement on website From the agency’s Inspector General or call 1-800-269-0271.
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