If you get this message on your social security, delete it, the experts warn
The crooks attempt to target you by government officials.
We all know to be cautious when it comes to ourSocial Security number. If this information fallsin the wrong handsYou can easily become a victim of identity theft. Criminals can use your social security number to request credit cards, get loans and even commit crimes in your name, making it a lucrative opportunity for crooks. The Best Office (BBB) has been warned about social security scams for some time, but a new text message system is something you need to be on the lookout. Read on to know which text on your social security you must remove immediately.
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If you get a text on your social security that you did not withdraw, delete it.
Your phone can open up to a burst of different scams. According to a warning of the BBB on 9 June, the social security administration crooks (SSA) reach peoplevia text messages. If you have never registered for SSA texts, you should be suspicious.
"The SSA will use text to communicate only in limited situations if the recipient has opted to receive text messages," BBB explained. "The SSA will communicate via a text message if you subscribe to receive SSA updates and notifications via the text message or in the Improved SSA security measures when accessing your security account social online. "
You must also beware of all the texts asking you to return a call on your social security. The Office of the Inspector General (IGO) warned the public of this type ofSocial Security Scam In March 2020. "SSA will never send text asking for a return to an unknown number," said the warning.
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Real employees of the Social Security Administration will never attempt to confirm their identity.
According to the BBB, "crooks use advanced techniques to convince victims of their legitimacy, including using official SSA phone numbers, names of employees, official logos or federal symbols and badges manufactured." The Bureau says that in some cases, text rosics, even emails, copies of these false badges to try to convince people that they are not actually rocked.
"SSA is never goingText or images by e-mail the identification of the official government of an employee, "the IGO declared a warning on March 2nd.
Social security scams are increasing once the tax season ends.
According to the BBB, the SSA scam increases in the summer, once the tax season is completed and that the rate of tax-related scams decreases accordingly. "SSA Impersonators are increasing to take their place," explained the BBB. According to a semi-annual report of May 2021 at Congress, theSocial security rate Telephone scams increased significantly between May to August in 2020.
"Government agencies usually affect by post and are unlikely to contact you by phone, e-mail or text, especially if unsolicited," BBB said.
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If you think you have been struck by a social security scam, report it.
The BBB and IGT encourage both you report scams related to SSA, you think you have been touched. You can report social security scams or other fraud toThe IGTO websiteand the BBB asks you to report it to theBBB Scam Tracker also.
"If you or someone you know has been exposed to a scam on the government imposor, whether it is the SSA or another government agency, make sure you leave your friends and family about the Scam and report it to the appropriate agency and BBB Scam Tracker, "The BBB said.
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