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  2. Don't Fall for the Suspended Social Security Number Scam - AOL

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    Scams trying to steal your Social Security information are on the rise. More than 35,000 people reported Social Security imposter scams to the Federal Trade Commission in 2018, up from 3,200 in 2017.

  3. SSA impersonation scam - Wikipedia

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    SSA impersonation scam. An SSA impersonation scam, or SSA scam, is a class of telecommunications scam targeting citizens of the United States by impersonating Social Security Administration employees. SSA scams are typically initiated through pre-recorded messages, or robocalls, that use social engineering to make victims panic and ensure they ...

  4. How To Tell If That Call From Social Security Is a Scam - AOL

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    The cost of falling for a Social Security scam is quite significant and generally in the thousands of dollars.” Do’s and Don’ts Sherin urges people to protect themselves by not responding.

  5. 4 Prompts Scam Callers Use To Steal Social Security ... - AOL

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    In fact, suspected Social Security scams increased by nearly 62% as of the end of Q2 2023, compared with the year-earlier quarter, according to the Social Security Administration Office of the ...

  6. 4 Biggest Social Security Money Scams To Watch Out for ... - AOL

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    As recently as 2022, Americans age 60 and older reported $3.1 billion in scam losses, according to FBI data. That represented an 84% gain from the previous year. The rate could increase in 2024 ...

  7. Social Security number - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a Social Security number ( SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205 (c) (2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405 (c) (2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an independent ...

  8. Retirees Beware: Social Security Scams Poised To ... - AOL

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    Social Security Scams: ... Your caller ID might show the SSA’s real phone number (1-800-772-1213), but that’s not the real SSA calling. ... In summation, the SSA will never suspend Social ...

  9. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

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