[NFBNJ] Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

Sat Jan 25 13:23:56 UTC 2020

Greetings to all!
received the following from NFBNJ First Vice-President, Linda Melendez.
Please read through the email and forward to others.
Joe Ruffalo

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Greetings Joe:

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Respectfully,
Linda Melendez, 1st Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

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From: Social Security Administration <
subscription.service at subscriptions.ssa.gov>
Date: Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Subject: Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams
To: <lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to
scare you and trick you into giving them your personal information and
money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate
payment to avoid arrest or other legal action.
DON'T BE FOOLED!
IF YOU RECEIVE A SUSPICIOUS CALL: 1. Hang up!

2. DO NOT give them money or personal
    information!

3. Report the scam at OIG.SSA.GOV
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What to look out for
[image: image of SS card]

The call or email says there is a problem with your Social Security Number
or account.
[image: image of a credit card]

Someone asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire
transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash.
[image: image of a cell phone]

Scammers pretend they’re from Social Security or another government agency.
Caller ID or documents sent by email may look official but they are not.
[image: caution symbol]

Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action.
Social Security may call you in
some situations but will never:

   - Threaten you
   - Suspend your Social Security Number
   - Demand immediate payment from you
   - Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire
   transfer
   - Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash

Protect yourself, friends and family!

   - If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at
   oig.ssa.gov
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   - Don’t be embarrassed to report financial loss or sharing information
   - Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam
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    Report a Scam
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