"Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will try to scare 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."
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!
I never answer my cell phone unless the caller is in my list of contacts. If a person wants to leave a message, I'll consider returning the call but never if it sounds like a scam. If you have a land line and caller ID, don't answer if you don't recognize the caller. They can leave a message. No phone call needs an immediate response. Waiting and considering the message gives you time to consider if it might be a scam.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
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