Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration

Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away. Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we're getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there's been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number. Other people have told us that they have come across spoof websites that look like the place where you would apply for a new Social Security card – but these websites are actually a setup to steal your personal information. Read more > This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

 

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